Dozens of Kernel Drivers Allow Attackers to Alter Firmware, Escalate Privileges
November 1, 2023 at 11:46AM VMware Carbon Black’s Threat Analysis Unit (TAU) found numerous previously unknown vulnerable kernel drivers that could be used by attackers to modify firmware or escalate privileges. After analyzing 18,000 Windows driver samples, TAU identified 34 unique vulnerable drivers, including ones from major BIOS and chip makers. Exploiting these drivers can … Read more