CVE-2024-37983
CVSS 3.1 Score 6.7 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Oct 8, 2024
Updated: Oct 16, 2024
CWE ID 822
Summary
CVE-2024-37983 is a security vulnerability affecting Windows systems that involves a bypass of the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) security feature. This issue allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to the compromise of the operating system. The flaw exists in the way Windows handles EFI firmware updates and can be exploited through a specially crafted firmware image. Mitigation includes disabling automatic firmware updates and applying patches as soon as they become available.
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