CVE-2024-29039: tpm2 is the source repository for the Trusted Platform Module (TPM2.0) tools

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-29039?

tpm2-tools: upgrade to 5.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-29039 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29039 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-29039 affect?

CVE-2024-29039 affects tpm2-tools. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.0). tpm2 is the source repository for the Trusted Platform Module (TPM2.0) tools. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate tpm2_checkquote outputs by altering the TPML_PCR_SELECTION in the PCR input file. As a result, digest values ar

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-29039?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CRITICAL 9.0REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-29039 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.0) affecting tpm2-tools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

tpm2 is the source repository for the Trusted Platform Module (TPM2.0) tools. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate tpm2_checkquote outputs by altering the TPML_PCR_SELECTION in the PCR input file. As a result, digest values are incorrectly mapped to PCR slots and banks, providing a misleading picture of the TPM state. This issue has been patched in version 5.7.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-807
Published	2024-06-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: tpm2-tools project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-28 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tpm2-tools project tpm2-tools UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.7

Fixed in: 5.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tpm2-tools || rpm -q tpm2-tools || tpm2-tools --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tpm2-tools

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tpm2-tools

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-29039?

tpm2-tools: upgrade to 5.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-29039 being exploited?

CVE-2024-29039 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-29039 affect?

CVE-2024-29039 affects tpm2-tools. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.0). tpm2 is the source repository for the Trusted Platform Module (TPM2.0) tools. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate tpm2_checkquote outputs by altering the TPML_PCR_SELECTION in the PCR input file. As a result, digest values ar

How urgent is CVE-2024-29039?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-29038 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE tpm2-tools is the source repository for the Trusted Platform Module (TPM2.0) tools

References

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