Critical vulnerability affecting most Linux distros allows for bootkits

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Critical vulnerability affecting most Linux distros allows for bootkits
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clickbait title. basically, if your machine is already compromised in a severe way, here is another way how to compromise it further (for whatever reason)

And the issue that does exist doesn't even require Linux to be installed, technically. Unless you're an IT pro administering large numbers of systems that boot from a network disk image, there is nothing for you to worry about here.

It's also a new way to compromise a machine you have physical access to