Researchers warn that a bug in AMD’s chips would allow attackers to root into some of the most privileged portions of a computer—and that it has persisted in the company’s processors for decades.
I also want to see RV develop to a point where it can compete with incumbents but sinkclose isn’t a hardware vulnerability. The issue here lies with AGESA, AMD will be moving to OpenSIL hopefully around 2026.
Furthermore, RISC-V is an Open ISA but that doesn’t necessarily mean products based on this remain open.
RISC-V ISA isn’t magically exempt from vulnerabilities. You can still be hit at a microcode level.
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GhostWrite-Vulnerability-RISC-V
For AMD, I’m wondering if OpenSIL can help prevent similar, deep system firmware vulnerabilities from lingering cross numerous product generations.
It would improve the number of eyes if you had full specs. You can arguably identify exploits and bugs much faster.
I also just want RISC-V :)
I also want to see RV develop to a point where it can compete with incumbents but sinkclose isn’t a hardware vulnerability. The issue here lies with AGESA, AMD will be moving to OpenSIL hopefully around 2026.
Furthermore, RISC-V is an Open ISA but that doesn’t necessarily mean products based on this remain open.