UEFIcanhazbufferoverflow: The Intel Flaw That Left Your PC Vulnerable to Cyber Mischief
Cybersecurity researchers have patched a flaw in Phoenix SecureCore UEFI firmware affecting Intel processors. Dubbed “UEFIcanhazbufferoverflow,” this vulnerability allowed local attackers to gain code execution within the UEFI firmware. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this issue underscores the critical nature of securing UEFI, the gateway to your device’s soul.
Hot Take:
Just when you thought your computer’s firmware was safe, along comes “UEFIcanhazbufferoverflow” to remind you that even your motherboard has trust issues. Not even the kitchen sink is safe from cyber shenanigans these days!
Key Points:
- Security flaw CVE-2024-0762 affects UEFI firmware in Intel Core processors.
- The bug allows local attackers to execute malicious code during UEFI runtime.
- UEFI vulnerabilities can provide persistent access to attackers, bypassing OS-level security.
- Phoenix Technologies and Lenovo have issued patches for the flaw.
- Similar vulnerabilities have been disclosed in HP’s UEFI firmware.
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