CPU, OS Makers Coordinate to Fix New Spectre Vulnerability

Processor manufacturers and operating system vendors have released patches for or have outlined plans to address a new variant of the Spectre vulnerability that is as serious as the ones disclosed in January. The new flaw also stems from the speculati… Continue reading CPU, OS Makers Coordinate to Fix New Spectre Vulnerability

CVE-2018-3639: Spectre Variant 4 Vulnerability Affects the Linux Kernel

A Spectre variant 4 vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel and represents a very dangerous threat to all affected machines. All system administrators are urged to apply the latest updates as soon as possible to mitigate any possible…Re… Continue reading CVE-2018-3639: Spectre Variant 4 Vulnerability Affects the Linux Kernel