CVE-2024-20865

CVSS 3.1 Score 6.6 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published May 7, 2024

Summary

CVE-2024-20865 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the bootloader prior to May-2024 Release 1. This issue permits physical attackers to bypass authentication, enabling them to flash arbitrary images onto the system. Such unauthorized modifications could result in significant security risks, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access or manipulate the device's functionality. This vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping bootloaders up-to-date with security patches to protect against physical attacks.

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