Re: [RFC v5][PATCH 0b/4] intel_txt: Intel(R) Trusted ExecutionTechnology support for Linux - Details

[Dave Jones]

On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 05:41:26PM -0700, Joseph Cihula wrote:
 
 > The Q35_SINIT_17.BIN file is what Intel TXT refers to as an
 > Authenticated Code Module.  It is specific to the chipset in the system
 > and can also be found on the Trusted Boot site.  It is a firmware module
 > digitally signed by Intel that is used as part of the DRTM process to
 > verify and configure the system.  

This seems a little disingenious.  Firmware isn't typically loaded by grub
into main memory and executed by the host processor.

so, is this all worthless without the binary blob ?

"trust us, it's signed by intel" doesn't make me feel more secure.

	Dave

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