Potential Escalation of Privilege Vulnerability in Intel UEFI Firmware

CVE-2023-43626

What is CVE-2023-43626?

The vulnerability arises from improper access control in the UEFI firmware for certain Intel processors. This flaw may allow a privileged user with local access to influence system configuration or elevate privileges unexpectedly. The implications of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized actions being carried out within affected systems, potentially compromising system integrity and security. Users and administrators are advised to review their firmware configurations and apply necessary updates to mitigate risks associated with this issue.

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