AMD won't patch all chips affected by severe data theft vulnerability — older Ryzen models will not get patched for 'Sinkclose' [Updated]
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AMD says some chips fall outside of the software support window.

Here we are - 3600 which was still under manufacture 2-3 years ago are not get patched. Shame on you AMD, if it is true.

  • raspberriesareyummy@lemmy.worldEnglish
    612·
    4 months ago

    we just need one pvp game with kernel level anti cheat

    Leaving aside that security patches should be done, if you install that kind of game on a system where you have any data worth protecting, you’re a dumb ass mtherfcker. Sorry, but seriously, that’s just how it is.

    • scutiger@lemmy.worldEnglish
      7·
      4 months ago

      Ignorance is not stupidity.

      Despite this being reported on tech news, most people won’t even be aware that it’s a thing because most people won’t actually read about it. And the majority of gamers probably don’t even know what a kernel is or why an anti-cheat with elevated privileges would be a bad thing.

      Most people buy their computers with Windows preinstalled and probably couldn’t tell you if the CPU is Intel or AMD.

      • raspberriesareyummy@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        4 months ago

        Okay, fair point, let me rephrase: if someone knows what kernel (admin) level execution means, and installs a game that requires this on a computer where they keep important data, they are a dumbass mtherfcker :) Generally speaking though: most people shouldn’t be allowed to use technology - humans are unbelievably stupid for the most part.

        • WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          1·
          4 months ago

          Kernel level and admin level is not the same thing. For example on windows, you can’t really write your own kernel driver, and on Linux even root can’t do everything if capabilities have been revoked.

          • raspberriesareyummy@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            4 months ago

            For the purpose of protecting important data, the distinction really doesn’t matter. And the good old xkcd comic has a point - for many people, all relevant data is in the user’s accessible storage area anyways. Hence me running almost all internet applications and steam in a jail.