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Intel Patches Flaws In Trusted Execution Tech
An anonymous reader writes "Joanna Rutkowska's company Invisible Things Lab has issued the results of their research into flaws in Intel's Trusted Execution Technology (TXT), whose function is to provide a mechanism for safe loading of system software and to protect sensitive files. ITL describes how flaws in TXT can be used to compromise the integrity of a software loaded via an Intel TXT-based loader in a generic way, fully circumventing any protection TXT is supposed to provide. The attack exploits an implementation error in the so-called SINIT Authenticated Code modules and that could potentially allow a malicious attacker to elevate their privileges. Intel has released a patch for the affected chipsets, which include the Q35, GM45, PM45 Express, Q45, and Q43 Express." Here are ITL's press release (PDF) and Intel's advisory.
Wimmins aren't allowed on teh intranetz. Get back in the kitchen where you belong and let the men handle this.
By the way, I don't live under the fridge, you insensitive dyke! X_X
What, you mean a woman is actually doing something useful involving computers? She must be fat, old, ugly, or all three.
Next thing ya know, you're going to tell me that niggers invented a new technology.
Well, we can't expect Windows to ever implement anything better than half-baked security now can we? ;)
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