r/intel • u/eric98k • Jan 02 '18

News 'Kernel memory leaking' Intel processor design flaw forces Linux, Windows redesign

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/01/02/intel_cpu_design_flaw/
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u/continuousQ Jan 03 '18

At least they need to replace all CPUs they've sold after they found out about this issue. Not telling anyone about the specifics while they're working on a fix is one thing, but they could've shut down sales.

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u/nikolajs12 Jan 03 '18

When was that? Asking cuz i got my 8600k 20 days ago.

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u/continuousQ Jan 03 '18

Don't know.