摘要:
In accordance with certain aspects, data is received from a calling program. Ciphertext that includes the data is generated, using public key encryption, in a manner that allows only one or more target programs to be able to obtain the data from the ciphertext. In accordance with another aspect, a bit string is received from a calling program. An identifier of the calling program is checked to determine whether the calling program is allowed to access data encrypted in ciphertext of the bit string. The data is decrypted using public key decryption and returned to the calling program only if the calling program is allowed to access the data.
摘要:
A virtual PCR (VPCR) construct is provided that can be cryptographically tagged as optionally resettable or as enduring for the life of a client (process, virtual machine, and the like) and that can be loaded into a resettable hardware PCR to make use of the functionality of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). The VPCRs may cryptographically reflect their characteristics (resettable or not) in their stored values. Also, since the PCRs are virtualized, they are (effectively) unlimited in number and may be given general names (UUIDs) that are less likely to collide. The VPCRs can be loaded into a physical PCR as needed, but in a way that stops one piece of software from impersonating another piece of software. The VPCRs thus enable all software using the TPM to be given access to TPM functionality (sealing, quoting, etc.) without security concerns.
摘要:
To establish trust between first and second entities, the first entity sends an attestation message to the second entity, including a code ID, relevant data, a digital signature based on the code ID and data, and a certificate chain. The second entity verifies the signature and decides whether to in fact enter into a trust-based relationship with the first entity based on the code ID and the data in the attestation message. Upon so deciding, the second entity sends a trust message to the first entity, including a secret to be shared between the first and second entities. The first entity obtains the shared secret in the trust message and employs the shared secret to exchange information with the second entity.
摘要:
In accordance with certain aspects, data is received from a calling program. Ciphertext that includes the data is generated, using public key encryption, in a manner that allows only one or more target programs to be able to obtain the data from the ciphertext. In accordance with another aspect, a bit string is received from a calling program. An identifier of the calling program is checked to determine whether the calling program is allowed to access data encrypted in ciphertext of the bit string. The data is decrypted using public key decryption and returned to the calling program only if the calling program is allowed to access the data.
摘要:
A data storage resource is identifiable by physical addresses, and optionally by a virtual address. A policy defines which resources are accessible and which resources are not accessible. A request to access a resource is allowed if access to the resource is permitted by the policy, and if carrying out the access will not cause virtual addresses to be assigned to resources to which the policy disallows access. Since resources to which access is disallowed do not have virtual addresses, certain types of access requests that identify a resource by a virtual address can be allowed without consulting the policy.
摘要:
Manifest-based trusted agent management in a trusted operating system environment includes receiving a request to execute a process is received and setting up a virtual memory space for the process. Additionally, a manifest corresponding to the process is accessed, and which of a plurality of binaries can be executed in the virtual memory space is limited based on indicators, of the binaries, that are included in the manifest.
摘要:
Transferring application secrets in a trusted operating system environment involves receiving a request to transfer application data from a source computing device to a destination computing device. A check is made as to whether the application data can be transferred to the destination computing device, and if so, whether the application data can be transferred under control of the user or a third party. If these checks succeed, a check is also made as to whether the destination computing device is a trustworthy device running known trustworthy software. Input is also received from the appropriate one of the user or third party to control transferring of the application data to the destination computing device. Furthermore, application data is stored on the source computing device in a manner that facilitates determining whether the application data can be transferred, and that facilitates transferring the application data if it can be transferred.
摘要:
A scrambling architecture protects data streams in the operating system and hardware components of a computer by scrambling the otherwise raw data prior to the data being handled by the operating system. Scrambled content is passed to a filter graph (or other processing system) where the content is processed while scrambled. A scrambler also generates a random signal based on a first key and a second key. After processing, the scrambled data is passed to a driver for output. A driver may implement a descrambler to detect tone patterns in the content and recovers the first key from varying amplitudes of the tone patterns. The descrambler may also receive the second key via a separate channel and generates the same random signal using the recovered first key and the second key. The descrambler subtracts the tone patterns and the random signal from the scrambled content to restore the content.
摘要:
An architecture for protecting premium content in a nonsecure computer environment executes only a small number of code modules in a secure memory. The modules are arranged in a hierarchy of trust, where a module names other modules that it is willing to trust, and those modules in turn name other modules that they are willing to trust. A secure loader loads a security manager that oversees a number of content-providing modules for manipulating the content. A memory manager assigns permissions to various pages of the secure memory. The memory has rings of different security. The security model can be extended to program modules and other devices on the computer's bus, such as DMA controllers and peripherals.
摘要:
In accordance with certain aspects, data is received from a calling program. Ciphertext that includes the data is generated, using a symmetric cipher, in a manner that allows only one or more target programs to be able to obtain the data from the ciphertext. In accordance with other aspects, a bit string is received from a calling program. An identifier of the calling program is checked to determine whether the calling program is allowed to access data encrypted in ciphertext of the bit string. The integrity of the data is also verified, and the data is decrypted using a symmetric key. The data is returned to the calling program only if the calling program is allowed to access the data and if the integrity of the data is successfully verified.