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.

cross-posted from: https://aussie.zone/post/12579772

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.

  • fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Can anyone just release a chip without massive security flaws these days?

    Modern CPUs are far too complex to not inevitably have some sort of issue. You could make one without bugs, but it’s going to perform HORRIBLY because all of those shortcuts are what make CPUs fast.