Researchers warn that a bug in AMD’s chips would allow attackers to root into some of the most privileged portions of a computer—and that it has persisted in the company’s processors for decades.

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    7 months ago

    tldr: this exploit allows someone with kernel level access to reach system management mode.

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      7 months ago

      I wouldn’t call myself a computer science expert, but if you have kernel level access can’t you already reach system management mode? Or am I way off the mark here?

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    7 months ago

    Intel: OPEN, THE FOLDER!!!

    THROW ALL THE DIRT AT THE COMPETITION!!!

    shit

    WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR PEON?!!

    The computer just crashed.