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.

  • Victor@lemmy.worldEnglish
    17·
    7 months ago

    Ryzen 3000 series CPUs are still sold as new

    Ah, that changes things. Not great. But still,

    uninfected systems will intentionally be left vulnerable

    what I meant was that apparently only compromised systems are vulnerable to this defect.

      • Victor@lemmy.worldEnglish
        12·
        7 months ago

        What I meant was exactly that, which you corroborated as correct. You’d first have to already compromise these systems, in order to be able to exploit this vulnerability. That’s as I understood it. It’s that correct?

        Gosh, it’s not easy getting my point across here today, I’m sorry.

        All I’m saying is that I don’t think AMD is doing this to us, on purpose. I think it’s just happened, and they’re not handling it very well, even though it’s somewhat understandable. At least to me. 🤷‍♂️

        But then again, I have no reason to be attacked or have my system compromised, so my situation is better than others’, perhaps.

          • Victor@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            7 months ago

            they could just as well choose to help them.

            I think that’s what I have a hard time believing. If they could “just as well” help, it is my belief that they also would. Because I don’t think they’re morons. I think they know this hurts their reputation. There has to be some obstacle, be it financial or lack of man power or… something. That is my belief.

            Don’t you (all) think that sounds more likely than them just leaving their customers in the dark for no other reason than not having to do work?

              • Victor@lemmy.worldEnglish
                1·
                7 months ago

                I mean… 🤷‍♂️ The analysis is made, decision made. I probably have an affected system but… What’s the real risk for private end users? Should I really be so concerned?

                  • Victor@lemmy.worldEnglish
                    1·
                    7 months ago

                    I haven’t had malware on any of my computers for 20+ years. 🤷‍♂️ Ever since I stopped clicking on shitty links on shitty sites and downloading shitty files with unknown contents and such behavior. I don’t think I’m worried. I’m not the target group for these kinds of attacks, I think.