CVE-2023-49721

CVSS 3.1 Score 6.7 of 10 (medium)

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Published Feb 14, 2024
Updated: Feb 15, 2024

Summary

CVE-2023-49721 is a vulnerability affecting the LXD container platform. The issue lies in the UEFI Shell being insecurely set to allow access in the EDK2 environment. As a result, an attacker with operating system-level privileges can bypass Secure Boot, a critical security measure intended to ensure only trusted software runs on a system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, particularly in enterprise environments, as it can enable unauthorized software execution. It is crucial for users to apply the necessary patches or updates to mitigate this issue and protect their systems.

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