#HardwareBug

GhostWrite Vulnerability Facilitates Attacks on Devices With RISC-V CPU

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August 7, 2024 at 03:06PM A team from the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Germany has revealed a new vulnerability in the XuanTie C910 CPU based on RISC-V architecture. Named GhostWrite, the flaw could allow attackers to gain unrestricted access to targeted devices. Although no specific tools or methods to detect attacks currently … Read more

Could Intel Have Fixed Spectre & Meltdown Bugs Earlier?

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July 26, 2024 at 10:16AM Academic researcher Daniel Gruss emphasizes that chip vulnerabilities like Spectre and Meltdown could have been resolved earlier if chip makers took reports more seriously. He and Intel’s Anders Fogh are addressing past and future vulnerabilities at Black Hat USA 2024, highlighting the collaboration between researchers and chip makers to counter … Read more