Bug in Skylake CPUs allows attackers to take control over PC using USB

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  1. Hilbert Hagedoorn

    Hilbert Hagedoorn Don Vito Corleone Staff Member

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    JonasBeckman Ancient Guru

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    Just don't stick random sticks into the USB ports I guess, good to know about though even if it's likely not a huge concern for your average user.

    Or perhaps I misunderstood but it seems you'd need to connect a device to said USB 3.0 port for this exploit to be possible.


    EDIT: Ah it's notebooks only via the -U series CPU's, less risk if it's only one model though I guess having the laptop (Notebook or whatever.) stolen and being able to bypass security this way would be a concern.
     
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    It'll be great for future espionage, plug in and copy away!
     
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    It's Not a Bug, It's a Feature! (for NSA)
     

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    this effect is kinda limited
    skylake U that on NUC or ultrabooks
    dont think this will be a widespread issue

    only targeted person might get attacked with this method, and again the need to access with physical device make things even harder

    for most exploit, like common stealing personal data, basically it need to be spread over internet and remote not by accessing physical data
    i mean how much effort just to steal one person personal data?
     
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    __hollywood|meo Ancient Guru

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    i mean that really doesnt make the fact that the cpu itself opens certain users up to this type of niche vulnerability is any less of a problem as it stands. just that the average skylake user doesnt need to """worry""" about randomly """getting hacked"""

    on principle the fact that this security hole exists is pretty inexcusable...hilarious oversight by intel...
     
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    Enterprise support features that also leave a gaping hole for the NSA(etc) and USB stick attackers. Messy.
     
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    Yes it is limited to directors of big companies, what leaving their ultrabooks in hotels when they stroling on city
     
  9. tsunami231

    tsunami231 Ancient Guru

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    eh no usb device I dont own get near my pc anyway
     
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    Every IT out there on planet earth knows that if you want a safe PC, USBs must be OFF.

    All the other infos are simplistic details. I don't find that bug important at all. Period. :)
     

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    LOL Because yes! I'm going to let some random person get access to my USB :bang:


    I'm an IT expert and I have no reason to turn USB off. But hey if you want a PC without a mouse and keyboard or any other peripherals go for it

    I love people like you! Pretending you know stuff....lol
     
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    and until now, "hackers" with access to your USB port could not hack your PC right? LOL. This "exploit" isn't even good enough for most "hackers". They have better tools to take over whatever they want if they can stick their thumb into your port ;)
     

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