CVE-2023-34853

Summary

CVE-2023-34853 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Supermicro motherboard X12DPG-QR 1.4b. An attacker who gains local access can exploit this flaw by manipulating the SmcSecurityEraseSetupVar variable, leading to unintended code execution and potential control hijacking. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to system integrity and demands immediate mitigation efforts. Users are advised to apply the available patch or upgrade their motherboard to a secure version to protect against potential attacks.

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