This scenario evokes memories of previous CPU vulnerabilities. Intel faced the infamous Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities, which affected not only Intel chips but also had partial repercussions for AMD processors. These flaws enabled threat actors to access system memory, potentially obtaining sensitive data like passwords and encryption keys.
In the pursuit of rectifying these vulnerabilities through firmware patches, Intel inadvertently introduced instability issues, causing spontaneous reboots and rendering systems nearly unusable. Consequently, Intel issued a directive to halt the downloading of the patch, spanning across its chip supply chain, including end-users.
