The Spectre v2 vulnerability poses a significant threat to Intel's reputation and security posture. The flaw allows for the violation of fundamental security layers, including memory access separation between user-mode processes and kernel processes, and the separation between OS memory and secure CPU execution environments like Intel SGX. This vulnerability has led to the development of various mitigations such as eIBRS and IBPB, but these solutions are not foolproof. Researchers have found that in-flight branch predictor updates can still be exploited, posing a continuous risk. The ongoing impact on Intel involves potential customer distrust and the need for continuous investment in research and development to address these vulnerabilities.
TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/intel-corporation
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"linkid": "intel-corporation",
"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "5/2025",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization's existence"