The firmware security crisis
Binarly's research has uncovered critical firmware key management vulnerabilities that undermine device security at the hardware level.
Private key leakage
Boot Guard private keys have been discovered within firmware update packages. This devastating security failure allows attackers to sign malicious firmware that hardware will trust, completely bypassing security mechanisms.
→ Goodkey secures keys in hardware security boundaries, preventing extraction.
Insecure test keys in production
Development keys intended only for pre-production have been found in released firmware. Binarly identified insecure RSA test keys across multiple server BMC firmware images, creating backdoor-like vulnerabilities.
→ Goodkey enforces clear separation between test and production environments.
Manual key management
Reliance on manual processes for key generation, storage, and signing operations creates significant security gaps. Without proper automation and controls, teams resort to insecure workarounds.
→ Goodkey automates key lifecycle management with strong access controls.
Poor visibility
Limited visibility into key lifecycles makes audits difficult and compliance challenging, leaving potential vulnerabilities undetected until exploited by attackers.
→ Goodkey provides comprehensive dashboard and audit trails.
Hardcoded сryptographic assets
Unfortunately, firmware developers often hardcode cryptographic assets that become security liabilities when discovered. These embedded elements create persistent vulnerabilities across device lifetimes.
→ Goodkey provides expiration warnings and modern algorithm support.
Expired keys & obsolete algorithms
Many devices rely on cryptographic algorithms that were secure when designed but are now vulnerable (like legacy RSA implementations). As devices outlive the effective crypto period of their keys, security degrades.
→ Goodkey provides a secure repository with visibility into all keys you rely on.
