(as root)
apt-get install build-essential python-dev python gcc linux-headers-$(uname -r) nasm
git clone https://github.com/chipsec/chipsec.git
pip install setuptools
cd chipsec/
python setup.py build_ext -i
Result in du -h chipsec/helper/linux/chipsec.ko.
Build tested on:
# uname -a
Linux preissler-mint 5.4.0-91-generic #102-Ubuntu SMP Fri Nov 5 16:31:28 UTC 2021 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
# cat /etc/lsb-release
DISTRIB_ID=LinuxMint
DISTRIB_RELEASE=20.2
DISTRIB_CODENAME=uma
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Linux Mint 20.2 Uma"
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
- CHIPSEC uses a major.minor.patch release version number
- Changes to the arguments or calling conventions will be held for a minor version update
For any questions or suggestions please contact us at: chipsec@intel.com
Mailing lists:
- CHIPSEC users: chipsec-users
- CHIPSEC discussion list on 01.org
Twitter:
- 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