AMD’s Decision Sparks Concern Among Customers
According to Arjun Chauhan, senior analyst at Everest Group, AMD’s choice to exclude older processors from the latest ‘Sinkclose’ vulnerability patch could have significant consequences on customer trust and brand loyalty. Customers relying on these popular chips may feel neglected, potentially leading to dissatisfaction and prompting them to explore competitors with longer support lifecycles.
Surprisingly, AMD’s new Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen AI 300 series processors are not part of the update list. Speculation suggests that these models may have already had the vulnerability addressed during production.
For users with older AMD processors, the company advises following standard security protocols. However, the lack of a patch could leave some systems more vulnerable to potential threats. Despite the intricate nature of the “Sinkclose” exploit, which usually requires kernel access and is often linked to state-sponsored hackers, users should remain vigilant.