DSA-2021-161: Dell PowerEdge Server Security Update for a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 Firmware Vulnerability

Summary: Dell PowerEdge Server remediation is available for a vulnerability in the Nuvoton NPCT75x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 firmware version 7.2.1.0 that may be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system. ...

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Impact

Medium

Details

Third-party Component CVE More information
Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (Firmware 7.2.1.0) CVE-2020-25082 https://www.nuvoton.com/support/product-related-information/security-advisories/sa-002/
Third-party Component CVE More information
Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (Firmware 7.2.1.0) CVE-2020-25082 https://www.nuvoton.com/support/product-related-information/security-advisories/sa-002/
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Affected Products & Remediation

Product Affected Versions Updated Versions or later Link to Update
R6525 and R7525 7.2.1.0 7.2.2.0

https://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=v187j

This will download a version of the BIOS that will update the TPM firmware

C6525 7.2.1.0 7.2.2.0 https://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=k9y88

This will download a version of the BIOS that will update the TPM firmware
XE8545 7.2.1.0 7.2.2.0 Link will be updated once available.

This will download a version of the BIOS that will update the TPM firmware
T40 7.2.1.0 7.2.2.0 https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/poweredge-t40/drivers

To determine the TPM firmware version used on your system, see KB article 190411: Dell PowerEdge Server: How to Tell Which TPM Firmware is Being Used on 15G Server Products

Notes:
BIOS updates require a reboot for installation and a scheduling maintenance window is recommended to perform the BIOS update.

The table above may not be a comprehensive list of all affected supported versions and may be updated as more information becomes available.
Product Affected Versions Updated Versions or later Link to Update
R6525 and R7525 7.2.1.0 7.2.2.0

https://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=v187j

This will download a version of the BIOS that will update the TPM firmware

C6525 7.2.1.0 7.2.2.0 https://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=k9y88

This will download a version of the BIOS that will update the TPM firmware
XE8545 7.2.1.0 7.2.2.0 Link will be updated once available.

This will download a version of the BIOS that will update the TPM firmware
T40 7.2.1.0 7.2.2.0 https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/poweredge-t40/drivers

To determine the TPM firmware version used on your system, see KB article 190411: Dell PowerEdge Server: How to Tell Which TPM Firmware is Being Used on 15G Server Products

Notes:
BIOS updates require a reboot for installation and a scheduling maintenance window is recommended to perform the BIOS update.

The table above may not be a comprehensive list of all affected supported versions and may be updated as more information becomes available.

Revision History

RevisionDateDescription
1.02021-08-10Initial release

Related Information

Affected Products

PowerEdge C6525, PowerEdge R6525, PowerEdge R7525, PowerEdge T40, PowerEdge XE8545, Product Security Information
Article Properties
Article Number: 000190343
Article Type: Dell Security Advisory
Last Modified: 01 Sep 2021
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