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HybridPetya: (Proof-of-concept?) ransomware can bypass UEFI Secure Boot
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-7344 | Howyar UEFI Application "Reloader" (32-bit and 64-bit) is vulnerable to execution of unsigned software in a hardcoded path | 8.2 | 1% | PoC |
From the original article
2 min read at helpnetsecurity.com
ESET researchers have discovered HybridPetya, a bootkit-and-ransomware combo that’s a copycat of the infamous Petya/NotPetya malware, augmented with the capability of compromising UEFI-based systems and weaponizing CVE-2024-7344 to bypass UEFI Secure Boot on outdated systems.
By @helpnetsecurity · helpnetsecurity.com
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