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CPU vulnerabilities – Meltdown and Specter

Recent press reports talk about two CPU vulnerabilities from different suppliers that have been discovered, better known under the names Meltdown (CVE-2017-5754) and Specter (CVE-2017-5753 and CVE-2017-5715). These vulnerabilities may affect businesses and individual users because sensitive data may be obtained, however, their impact is still unclear. In short: 1st vulnerability, called “Meltdown” applies to […]