Race Condition in Intel NUC BIOS Firmware Leading to Privilege Escalation

CVE-2023-34349

Summary

A race condition vulnerability in various Intel NUC BIOS firmware versions could potentially be exploited by a privileged local user, allowing them to escalate their privileges within the system. This flaw exposes affected systems to significant risks, emphasizing the importance of regular firmware updates and security patches. Users and administrators should take immediate action to mitigate any potential exploits that could arise from this vulnerability.

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