Since Linux 5.15 (commit https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=e1f86d7b4b2a5213b012c2b4fe3e5b6ad537686e ), `make` now warns about missing `FORCE` prerequisite: /var/lib/dkms/chipsec/1.8.1/build/Makefile:39: FORCE prerequisite is missing Fix this issue by adding the required prerequisite. Signed-off-by: Nicolas Iooss <nicolas.iooss_git@polytechnique.org>
CHIPSEC: Platform Security Assessment Framework
CHIPSEC is a framework for analyzing the security of PC platforms including hardware, system firmware (BIOS/UEFI), and platform components. It includes a security test suite, tools for accessing various low level interfaces, and forensic capabilities. It can be run on Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and UEFI shell. Instructions for installing and using CHIPSEC can be found in the manual.
NOTE: This software is for security testing purposes. Use at your own risk. Read WARNING.txt before using.
First version of CHIPSEC was released in March 2014: Announcement at CanSecWest 2014
Recent presentation on how to use CHIPSEC to find vulnerabilities in firmware, hypervisors and hardware configuration, explore low level system assets and even detect firmware implants: Exploring Your System Deeper
Release Convention
- CHIPSEC uses a major.minor.patch release version number
- Changes to the arguments or calling conventions will be held for a minor version update
Projects That Include CHIPSEC
Contact Us
For any questions or suggestions please contact us at: chipsec@intel.com
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- For CHIPSEC release alerts: Follow us at CHIPSEC Release
- For general CHIPSEC info: Follow CHIPSEC
For AMD related questions or suggestions please contact Gabriel Kerneis at: Gabriel.Kerneis@ssi.gouv.fr