Overview
- 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.