Intel CPU Vulnerabilities

Discussions focus on whether machines, servers, and services are affected by a vulnerability due to using Intel CPUs, referencing specific generations like Skylake, Xeon, Sandy Bridge, and support implications.

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clarry • May 21, 2019 • View on HN

Still using Intel CPUs, judging by the fine print.

leetcrew • Mar 18, 2020 • View on HN

what are they? looks like they're still using the latest intel cpus from two years ago.

crabapple • Nov 13, 2008 • View on HN

what is in the cpus of those machines will be in the cpus of all machines. jesus, how much more legit can you get than intel telling you this is coming?

thcleaner999 • May 30, 2020 • View on HN

Good for them intel processors hasn’t changed last 2 years

anentropic • Apr 3, 2024 • View on HN

Lots offer Intel CPUs though...

baxtr • Dec 3, 2022 • View on HN

What Intel are you referring to?

azinman2 • Apr 30, 2020 • View on HN

Hardly unique to intel's cpus... they're just the biggest target.

lotsofpulp • Mar 11, 2023 • View on HN

Intel ones do, I am pretty sure.

LargoLasskhyfv • Dec 3, 2025 • View on HN

Slightly misleading when the used CPUs are intel Xeons, imo.

liaukovv • Mar 25, 2021 • View on HN

I sure would be if my intel processor wasnt 6 generations old