clickbait title. basically, if your machine is already compromised in a severe way, here is another way how to compromise it further (for whatever reason)
Critical vulnerability affecting most Linux distros allows for bootkits
Submitted 9 months ago by SVcross@lemmy.world to technology@lemmy.world
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LinusWorks4Mo@kbin.social 9 months ago
Zip2@feddit.uk 9 months ago
Just uninstall it and install Windows instead.
KairuByte@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 months ago
I for one appreciate the switcheroo, and can only imagine “being butthurt” as the reason you got downvoted.
Kalkaline@leminal.space 9 months ago
I don’t know that I’ve actually heard of a Linux vulnerability before, but especially not this bad. It was a good streak and I’m sure it will be patched quickly.
cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 9 months ago
It’s not even a Linux vulnerability, it’s an issue with the UEFI shim.
Kalkaline@leminal.space 9 months ago
I guess I’ve still never heard of a major Linux vulnerability then.
geekworking@lemmy.world 9 months ago
This flaw is not really that bad because it requires the attacker to already have total and complete control over the system already. For example, if they were able to steal the root password.
This flaw just makes it easier for the attacker to hide and harder to evict them.
interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 9 months ago
Can I use it to root my unlockable boot loader android 9 phone ?
Static_Rocket@lemmy.world 9 months ago
The most useful quote to those familiar with the linux boot process:
ShittyBeatlesFCPres@lemmy.world 9 months ago
I only let attackers with root privileges execute arbitrary code on my guest WiFi so I’m good.