CVE-2024-20880

Summary

CVE-2024-20880 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that affects bootloaders prior to SMR's Jun-2024 Release 1. This issue poses a risk for physical attackers who can exploit it to overwrite memory. By sending crafted input to the affected system, these attackers could potentially execute arbitrary code and gain unauthorized access, leading to significant security implications. It's essential for organizations using the affected bootloader to apply the necessary patches as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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