New Linux Patch Lets You Force CPU Bugs/Mitigations Even When Not Vulnerable

Posted by bob on Nov 19, 2024 9:39 PM EDT
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While most users frown upon the increasing number of CPU security mitigations in part due to the additional overhead commonly introduced, a new Linux kernel patch by a Google engineer would allow users/developers to opt-in to forcing CPU bugs and their mitigations even if the system in use isn't known to be vulnerable...

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