Category Archives: CPU microcode

Specter of Spectre is Back, in New Micro-Op Cache Vuln

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It’s been three years, but now researchers have disclosed new attacks on speculative execution in Intel and AMD chips.
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Intel Investigating Reboots Caused by CPU Firmware Patches

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The CPU crisis continues. After Windows and Ubuntu patches for the Meltdown and Spectre flaws caused problems for some users, Intel is now investigating reports that its CPU firmware updates are triggering system crashes and reboots. “We have rec… Continue reading Intel Investigating Reboots Caused by CPU Firmware Patches→