#ProcessorVulnerabilities

New Research Reveals Spectre Vulnerability Persists in Latest AMD and Intel Processors

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October 29, 2024 at 02:33AM Research from ETH Zürich reveals that AMD and Intel processors remain vulnerable to speculative execution attacks, despite previous mitigations. A microcode bug allows attackers to bypass the Indirect Branch Predictor Barrier (IBPB), enabling unauthorized memory leaks. Intel has issued patches, while AMD tracks its variant of the vulnerability. **Meeting Takeaways … Read more

Intel Informs Customers About Over a Dozen Processor Vulnerabilities

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September 11, 2024 at 10:06AM Intel recently published security advisories detailing over 20 vulnerabilities in their processors and products. These advisories cover issues such as UEFI firmware vulnerabilities affecting various processor series, ranging from Atom to Xeon. Majority of the flaws have a ‘high severity’ rating and can lead to privilege escalation, DoS attacks, and … Read more