Are you affected by the new InsydeH20 BIOS issues?

PredatorHelios500

Just a heads up, making security headlines today are a large set of major bug issues found with the InsydeH20's UEFI software. Some with security ratings as high as 9.8/10, which basically means nearly as bad as it gets. There are flaws for local attackers and for remote attackers. Here's some article links:

• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uefi-firmware-vulnerabilities-affect-at-least-25-computer-vendors/
• https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/796611

etc..

According to the articles, Acer has yet to give the security researchers a response. Acer really needs to update as many of its products as possible, including laptops and desktops older than 1 year. It's immoral to let high end machine$ become sitting ducks to attackers with Predator logo broadcasting their vulnerability to any nefarious eyes. Let's hope that Acer takes this as seriously as they should.

Are you affected?

Ingrid-Inactive

Hello PredatorHelios500,

Thank you for participating in the Acer Community. We understand your concerns and value your opinion. Currently we’re aware and working with our partners to investigate these reports.

Best Regards, 

Acer-Ingrid 

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