Intel BIOS firmware security vulnerability

Intel BIOS firmware is a set of programs from the U.S.-based Intel Corporation that are solidified onto a ROM chip on the motherboard inside a computer. A security vulnerability exists in the IntelR Processors BIOS firmware that originates from improper initialization. An attacker could exploit t...

Vulnerability of Intel motherboard’s microprogramming software, allowing local malicious actors to alter computer operating parameters

Intel motherboard microprogramming software does not limit access to the menu for selecting the boot device. As a result, a local malicious individual can modify the default boot device without going through the authentication process...

Intel D845HV/WN/PT series motherboard vulnerability

Affected systems: Intel D845HV / WN tested on BIOS revisions P05-0022, P09-0035, P10-0038 and D845PT tested on BIOS P01-0012 Pentium 4 motherboards Problem: If the user hits the F8 key during the POST they are presented with a "Please select boot device" dialog, enabling them to boot off of any...