Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Intel's UEFI Firmware: Firmware Updates Needed to Mitigate Risks of Privilege Escalation, Denial-of-Service, and Data Leaks

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Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Intel's UEFI Firmware: Firmware Updates Needed to Mitigate Risks of Privilege Escalation, Denial-of-Service, and Data Leaks - 2d

Intel has released a security advisory addressing multiple critical vulnerabilities in the UEFI firmware of certain processors. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could enable attackers to escalate privileges, launch denial-of-service attacks, or leak sensitive information. System manufacturers will distribute firmware updates, but users should be aware of the potential risks and stay informed about updates from their system vendors.

References:

cyberinsider.com - Reports on the release of the Intel security advisory and the types of vulnerabilities. - 2d
@campuscodi - This infosec post refers to a number of recent security news, including the Intel UEFI Firmware vulnerability. - 2d

Classification:

HashTags: #Intel #UEFI #Firmware
Company: Intel
Target: Intel Processors
Product: Processor
Feature: UEFI Firmware
Type: Vulnerability
Severity: Medium

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Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Intel's UEFI Firmware: Firmware Updates Needed to Mitigate Risks of Privilege Escalation, Denial-of-Service, and Data Leaks - 2d