FPU security flaws in Intel CPUs

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FPU security flaws in Intel CPUs

Post: # 147523Post rapier57
Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:03 pm

Here's a rundown of the LazyFP security issues in Intel processors. The interesting aspect is that the flaw exposes access to internal structures, such as cryptographic keys.

Hmmm ... Do you suppose this is how the US FBI plans to get a back door?


https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/06 ... rity-flaws


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