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LogoFAIL is a security vulnerability and exploit thereof that affects computer motherboard firmware with TianoCore EDK II, including Insyde Software's InsydeH2O modules and similar code in AMI and Phoenix firmware, which are commonly found on both Intel and AMD motherboards, and which enable loading of custom boot logos. The exploit was discovered in December 2023 by researchers at Binarly.[1][2]
| CVE identifier(s) | CVE-2023-40238 |
|---|---|
| Discoverer | Binarly |
| Affected hardware | Motherboard firmware with TianoCore EDK II, including Insyde InsydeH2O, AMI Aptio, and Phoenix SCT firmware |
Description
editThe vulnerability exists when the Driver Execution Environment (DXE) is active after a successful Power On Self Test (POST) in the UEFI firmware (also known as the BIOS). The UEFI's boot logo is replaced with the exploit payload at this point, and the exploit can then take control of the system.[2]
Patches
editIntel patched the issue in Intel Management Engine (ME) version 16.1.30.2307 in December 2023. AMD addressed the problem in AGESA version 1.2.0.b, although some motherboard manufacturers did not include the fix under AGESA 1.2.0.c.[3]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ Dan Goodin (December 6, 2023). "Just about every Windows and Linux device vulnerable to new LogoFAIL firmware attack". Ars Technica.
- ^ a b Roshan Ashraf Shaikh (December 6, 2023). "LogoFAIL exploit bypasses hardware and software security measures and is nearly impossible to detect or remove". Ars Technica.
- ^ Roshan Ashraf Shaikh (April 10, 2024). "AMD motherboard partners start rolling out BIOS updates with LogoFAIL bugfix". Tom's Hardware.
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