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refactor(core): move trustzone initialization to sec layer

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Authored by cepetr

62/100 · Adequate
refactor(core): move trustzone initialization to sec layer

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The short version

What changed, and why it matters

This commit is a code reorganization: it moves the code that initializes the hardware security boundary (TrustZone) from one internal system module into a dedicated security module, and makes sure every startup program calls it at the very beginning. The actual security settings look unchanged from the diff. It is not a fix for a known bug or vulnerability, but it changes where and when sensitive hardware is configured, which could matter for security if the move accidentally changes behavior or ordering.

Recommended action

Verify that the moved `tz_init()` is functionally identical to the removed code and that no initialization ordering side effects were introduced by calling it before `system_init()`. Review whether any early hardware dependencies (e.g., clocks) required by `tz_init()` are now satisfied, since it runs earlier. Treat as a normal refactor unless differential review shows a behavior change.

Security signals we found

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TrustZone initialization moved earlier in boot flow (before system_init in most images)

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Security-critical initialization relocated from sys to sec layer

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No functional change claimed by commit message

04

SAU, GTZC, RCC, PWR, GPIO, GPDMA, peripheral security settings appear identical to prior code

05

Locking of SAU/AIRCR and GTZC remains present in secmon path

Risk score

Why this scored 34/100

Our methodology →
Potential impact 5/30
Exploitability 5/25
Stealth signal 5/15
Affected reach 10/15
Confidence 6/10
Evidence quality 3/5
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