CVE-2024-21859

Summary

CVE-2024-21859 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting certain Intel(R) Processors. The issue stems from inadequate buffer restrictions in the UEFI firmware, making it susceptible to privileged local access. This weakness could potentially enable information disclosure, posing a security risk. Intel is currently working on a mitigation strategy to address this issue and prevent potential exploitation. Users are strongly advised to apply any forthcoming patches as soon as they become available to secure their systems.

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