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.
  • BlackLaZoR@kbin.run
    302·
    3 months ago

    it may be possible for an attacker with ring 0 access to modify the configuration of System Management Mode (SMM) even when SMM Lock is enabled.

    If attacker has a ring 0 access he can already screw you up any way he wants

    • Vik@lemmy.worldEnglish
      9·
      3 months ago

      that’s all well and good, I was just responding to someone who wanted the list of affected products

      • WHYAREWEALLCAPS@fedia.io
        5·
        3 months ago

        It only mentions ring 0 access in your link, ergo they responded to your post because it was the most appropriate. At least that’s how I see it.