Twitter users claim to have found exploitable microcode in Intel x86

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  1. Craigpd

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  2. kapu

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    Swiss cheese . Glad i'm with AMD this round .
     
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    These instructions don't work if the CPU isn't in its service mode state. "Red unlocked" they call that state, I think?

    So this doesn't look like anything to worry about.
     
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    Another flaw yet agian release to public via social sites
     

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    I would not be so sure.
     
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    This exploit requires an already exploited MEI interface,

    Which can't be done remotely
     
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    Sshhh, quiet, let them have their haxxOr moment of glory.
     
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    This seems more like more progress towards being able to reverse engineer Intel's microcode, rather than a security attack?
     
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