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Re:Vulnerability of Speculative Processors to Cache Timing S... by Scene_Cast2 on Thursday January 04, 2018 @12:10AM (#16068200)
The site isn't loading, and there's no google cache yet. Does anyone have a rip or mirror?
Re:Vulnerability of Speculative Processors to Cache Timing S... by wyldfire on Thursday January 04, 2018 @12:13AM (#16068215)
> Vulnerability of Speculative Processors to Cache Timing Side-Channel Mechanism

> Updated on 03/Jan/2018

> Based on the recent research findings from Google on the potential new cache timing side-channels exploiting processor speculation, here is the latest information on possible Arm processors impacted and their potential mitigations. We will post any new research findings here as needed.

> Cache timing side-channels are a well-understood concept in the area of security research and therefore not a new finding. However, this side-channel mechanism could enable someone to potentially extract some information that otherwise would not be accessible to software from processors that are performing as designed and not based on a flaw or bug. This is the issue addressed here and in the Cache Speculation Side-channels whitepaper.

> It is important to note that this method is dependent on malware running locally which means it's imperative for users to practice good security hygiene by keeping their software up-to-date and avoid suspicious links or downloads.

> The majority of Arm processors are not impacted by any variation of this side-channel speculation mechanism. A definitive list of the small subset of Arm-designed processors that are susceptible can be found below.

Re:Vulnerability of Speculative Processors to Cache Timing S... by omeid2 on Thursday January 04, 2018 @12:15AM (#16068223)
Fun fact: The website linked most probably runs on Intel CPUs as it seems to be hosted on Azure. Azure doesn't offer Ryzen VMs yet.

And here is an archived link: http://archive.is/jVCwc

Re:Vulnerability of Speculative Processors to Cache Timing S... by sandworm101 on Thursday January 04, 2018 @12:26AM (#16068264)
I wonder if we will ever see a bug dangerous enough to cause clouds to shut down so many machines that it is impossible to get the word out about a fix.
Re:Vulnerability of Speculative Processors to Cache Timing S... by Rebelgecko on Thursday January 04, 2018 @12:14AM (#16068219)
It loaded after a minute or two for me, but if that isn't working try this: http://archive.is/jVCwc
Re:Vulnerability of Speculative Processors to Cache Timing S... by robxu9 on Thursday January 04, 2018 @12:13AM (#16068217)
Site as an image: https://imgur.com/B15WzJZ