Security
Critical 16-Year-Old UEFI Flaw Can Run Code Before Secure Boot on Network-Booting Servers
The Hacker News·October 28, 2026·1 min read
A critical 16-year-old flaw in EDK II, the open-source code used by most hardware makers for UEFI firmware, allows attackers to run code before the operating system loads, but only during network booting. An attacker who can reach the machine can exploit this vulnerability, potentially compromising servers in data centers and cloud environments.
Read at The Hacker NewsDaily crypto arcade
Read the news, then play it.
Chainshorts turns crypto headlines into a daily game. Catch up in 60 words, then jump into daily lucky draws for a shot at the pot.