Method for starting a computing unit
A hardware configuration verification process using a trusted component addresses vulnerabilities in microcontroller startup by ensuring secure and reliable configuration through comparison with a target configuration, enhancing security during boot.
DE102024137731A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-18ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE102024137731
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing microcontroller startup processes lack integrity checks for hardware configurations, making them vulnerable to fault attacks that can disrupt security features like debug interfaces.
Method used
A hardware configuration verification process is implemented during microcontroller startup using a trusted component, such as a Hardware Security Module, to compare the actual configuration with a target configuration and initiate error responses if deviations are detected.
Benefits of technology
Ensures secure and reliable hardware configuration by detecting and responding to discrepancies, preventing incomplete or malicious configurations, thereby enhancing security during the boot process.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a method for starting a computing unit comprising a microcontroller and a trusted component, wherein, during the startup of the computing unit, the trusted component verifies the hardware configuration of the microcontroller. The invention further relates to a device and a computer program.
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