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Discussions on firmware protection at WindowsForum.com cover security vulnerabilities in system firmware, such as the Linux kernel patch for CVE-2024-26836 in the think-lmi driver for Lenovo workstations. This bug could allow firmware attribute changes to bypass Admin-password checks, highlighting the importance of proper opcode ordering in firmware interfaces. The tag encompasses topics like firmware security patches, driver vulnerabilities, and system-level protections against unauthorized firmware modifications. Users share insights on maintaining firmware integrity and addressing security flaws in enterprise hardware.
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    Linux Kernel Patch Fixes Lenovo ThinkLMI Password Opcode Ordering (CVE-2024-26836)

    The Linux kernel patch for CVE-2024-26836 corrects a subtle but important ordering bug in the platform/x86 think-lmi driver that could allow firmware attribute changes on Lenovo workstations to bypass intended Admin-password checks unless the driver runs the password opcode first — a fix that...