CVE-2023-42558

Summary

CVE-2023-42558 is a critical out-of-bounds write vulnerability affecting HDCP in the HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) before the SMR Dec-2023 Release 1. This issue enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code by overwriting memory outside of the intended boundaries. The vulnerability poses a significant risk, as an attacker could potentially gain full control over the affected system. It is strongly recommended that users install the latest security updates to mitigate this threat.

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