CVE-2024-37976

Summary

CVE-2024-37976 is a security vulnerability affecting Windows systems. It involves a bypass of the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) security feature. Hackers can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to a system's firmware, potentially leading to the installation of malware or other malicious code. This could allow an attacker to bypass secure boot and load unauthorized code during system startup. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to system integrity and confidentiality. Microsoft is encouraged to release a patch as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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