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UEFI firmware flaw threatens vast majority of global servers
Original: Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware threatens most servers on planet Earth
A newly disclosed code-execution vulnerability in UEFI firmware could affect most servers worldwide, according to an Ars Technica security report. Because UEFI firmware initializes hardware before the operating system loads, exploiting the flaw could let attackers plant nearly undetectable, persistent malware that survives reinstalls. Security researchers are urging organizations to apply vendor firmware patches as analysis of the bug's scope and exploitability continues.
Why now: A firmware bug with potentially planet-scale impact on server infrastructure naturally alarms security teams and sysadmins.
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