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.

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