Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Can Be Exploited to Bypass Spectre Mitigations

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Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Can Be Exploited to Bypass Spectre Mitigations | IT Security News

Recent Linux kernel updates include patches for a couple of vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to bypass mitigations designed to protect devices against Spectre attacks.

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