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wafflemaker · 2026-10-28T09:57:20.000Z

Can someone explain if it affects personal computers in any way?

I know my computer has UEFI. But how could a non nation state agent use that vulnerability?

Or is it just about VMs, and it's important, because the whole cloud and internet runs on VMs?

Throwaway123129 · 2026-10-28T10:04:24.000Z

If you have network boot enabled and you’re on a recent enough uefi you’re vulnerable yes. However personal devices have uefi network boot disabled by default

arcfour · 2026-10-28T11:16:02.000Z

I swear I have seen plenty of PCs attempt a PXE boot before failing and continuing on to the next boot option. It probably isn't the default for most "personal" machines but... That's not really a guarantee I would want to hang my hat on...

psd1 · 2026-10-28T11:45:23.000Z

I buy ex-corporate machines for my family; they always have pxe enabled. I've got a handful of optiplex micros running my home shit. All of those.