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TPM 2.0

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TPM 2.0 is not generally "compromised" or broken, but it is not infallible. While no widespread remote exploits exist, vulnerabilities (like the 2023 CryptParameterDecryption issue) allow for specific, localized memory corruption. Physical attacks, such as intercepting data on the bus between the CPU and discrete TPM, can expose keys. Key Aspects of TPM 2.0 Security:

Vulnerabilities: Researchers have identified potential out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities in the TPM 2.0 library specification.
Physical Attack Vector: Attacks against the physical LPC or SPI bus connecting a discrete TPM to the motherboard can bypass protections to read data like encryption keys.
Mitigation: Software updates from vendors (BIOS/firmware updates) are used to address identified vulnerabilities in the specification.
Best Practices: For high-security needs, TPM 2.0 is often paired with user authentication (PIN/password) to prevent automatic key loading. 

While TPM 2.0 remains a critical component of modern security, it is just one layer of a secure system.