CVE-2023-49721

CVSS 3.1 Score 6.7 of 10 (medium)

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Published Feb 14, 2024
Updated: Feb 15, 2024

Summary

CVE-2023-49721 is a cyber vulnerability that affects LXD, a container hypervisor for Linux. The vulnerability arises from an insecure default setting in the UEFI Shell of the EDK2 firmware, which allows an attacker residing within an operating system to bypass Secure Boot. The risk score for this vulnerability is 26, with a base severity of MEDIUM and a base score of 6.7 according to [email protected]. Remediation measures to address this vulnerability have not been specified in the provided information. The potential danger posed by this vulnerability to an organization includes high impact on integrity and confidentiality, as well as a local attack vector and high privileges required for exploitation.

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