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AMD Chip Flaw: A 17-Year-Old Security Nightmare Lurking in Your Processor
Researchers have discovered a decades-old vulnerability in AMD processors. Dubbed the “Sinkclose” flaw, it allows malware to infiltrate deep into a computer’s memory. While a nightmare for corporations, regular users can relax—hackers need extensive access to exploit it. Think of it as cracking a bank…
Hot Take:
Just when you thought your aging AMD processor was only good for running Minesweeper, it turns out it’s also a VIP guest list entry for malware. Who knew those chips were harboring secrets more scandalous than a reality TV show?
Key Points:
- Researchers discovered a decades-old vulnerability in AMD processors called “Sinkclose.”
- The flaw allows malware to deeply infect a computer’s memory, surviving OS reinstalls.
- While catastrophic, exploiting this flaw requires deep access to the PC or server.
- AMD has released mitigation options for data center and Ryzen PC products.
- IOActive has warned that kernel exploits for this vulnerability are readily available.
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