Phoenix UEFI Firmware Flaw Exposes Multiple Intel CPUs to Risk

The CVE-2024-0762 vulnerability in Phoenix SecureCore UEFI firmware affects many Intel Core processors, allowing local attackers to execute code within the UEFI firmware and escalate privileges. This can lead to severe system compromise, including persistent control that bypasses typical security measures. Lenovo has released BIOS updates to address the issue, and users should promptly apply these patches to protect their systems.