AMD 'Sinkclose' Vulnerability Threatens Hundreds of Millions of Processors

Security flaw allows near-undetectable malware installation, impacting AMD chips dating back to 2006

The 'Sinkclose' flaw affects AMD's EPYC, Ryzen, Threadripper, and other processors.
Malware exploiting this vulnerability can evade antivirus tools and persist even after OS reinstallation.
Attackers require kernel-level access to exploit the flaw, making it difficult but not impossible to execute.
AMD has started releasing patches but full mitigation across all affected devices is pending.
Researchers emphasize the importance of applying available patches to protect systems from potential attacks.