CVE-2024-37982

Summary

CVE-2024-37982 is a security vulnerability affecting Windows systems. This issue involves a bypass of the Secure Boot feature in the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI), allowing unauthorized code execution. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to load malicious firmware, potentially gaining persistent access to a system, bypassing security measures, and installing malware. This could result in data theft, unauthorized access, or system damage. Microsoft is currently working on a patch to address this vulnerability. It is recommended that users apply the patch as soon as it becomes available to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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