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.

  • Harvey656@lemmy.worldEnglish
    221·
    3 months ago

    So I have a 3700x, I’ve read about the vulnerability but don’t fully understand it. How at risk am I?

    • ozymandias117@lemmy.worldEnglish
      303·
      3 months ago

      If an attacker gets access to your system, they will be able to ensure you can’t get rid of their access

      It will persist across operating system installs

      However, this requires them to get access first

      • Harvey656@lemmy.worldEnglish
        72·
        3 months ago

        Sounds like it’s time for an upgrade. Never know what kind of weirdos are out there. Thanks for the information.

    • psmgx@lemmy.worldEnglish
      261·
      3 months ago

      If they get root or admin they can hack the chip itself.

      But minor exploits, nada, no issue, you good. Gotta get root to make it happen.

      Problem is if you, as they say, get got, you have no way of knowing if they’re in your CPU, and no way to fix if they did – basically gotta trash it and replace.

    • ulterno@lemmy.kde.socialEnglish
      43·
      3 months ago

      In short, if you’re pwned once, you are pwn3d f0r3v#rrrrreeeheehaahaahaa*cough**cough*

      These are the kinds of exploits you use to create APT (Advanced Persistent Threats).