Researchers warn that a bug in AMD’s chips would allow attackers to root into some of the most privileged portions of a computer—and that it has persisted in the company’s processors for decades.
  • NotNotMike@programming.devEnglish
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    4 months ago

    I mean, I’m not much of a tinfoil hat, but this article feels extremely conveniently timed for Intel, who is currently going through a massive ordeal with their chips. Especially considering that the vulnerability is so extremely difficult to exploit that there’s borderline no story here for 99% of people but the headline will still drive clicks and drama.

    • Drathro@dormi.zoneEnglish
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      4 months ago

      Difficult to exploit, already in the process of being patched. Truly, the most breaking of news.

        • Passerby6497@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          4 months ago

          Most likely. Windows update (or the Linux equivalent on your platform) will download updated microcode to load at boot time to basically be a software patch for hardware issues. At least, that’s how it was explained when the original speculative execution flaw was discovered and Intel was releasing foxes and shit for it.

          • Amanda@aggregatet.orgEnglish
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            4 months ago

            and Intel was releasing foxes and shit

            I realise this is an autocorrect error, but it’s still funny 🦊