Most Servers on the Planet Are Vulnerable to This Firmware Code-Execution Flaw
Wired • 10/28/2026 – 10/29/2026
Summary
A critical flaw in UEFI firmware, utilized by most server vendors and data centers, has been identified. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute code early in the boot process, affecting most servers globally.
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