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Critical EDK2 Flaw Enables Code Execution During Server Boot

A critical code-execution vulnerability in EDK2, a widely used UEFI firmware implementation, could allow attackers to run malicious code at an early stage of a server’s boot process.

Because the flaw exists in firmware rather than the operating system, exploitation at this stage could bypass protections that are applied after the system starts. Ars Technica reports that the vulnerability threatens most servers on Earth, highlighting the potentially broad impact of secure firmware implementations.

The available report does not specify technical details about the flaw, affected hardware models, exploitation requirements, or mitigation steps. Server administrators and platform providers will need to consult the relevant security advisories and firmware updates as more information becomes available.

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