Intel® Management Engine Critical Firmware Update

Never heard of it, but I’m checking later.   

So far it look like a lot of speculation and no hard facts, at least publicly.    AMD not effected. 

Is it possible AMD has started this rumor ?  

Intel will not say anything but Linux programmers are working on it and MS will put one out on Tues.The "fix" will slow down the affected chips from 15 to 23% (StockNews.com)

Amd is effected, their's is a little different from intel.


The patch is gonna start with KAISER as a temp then perhaps the actual solution, be it hardware or micro.


Your mobo manufacturer will provide the firmware update needed.

Tidgxor friend is correct, if you understand the vulnerability then you understand that in order to read 8gb of memory the hacker has to run 128 tests few bits at a time, meaning a pain in the ass, this type of work goes towards the cloud/servers you store stuff on, like banks, credit card companies, big business, hackers hack for money so they go after big money (businesses).





This is from the actual study itself and the actual people that found the vulnerability.

There are 2 main ones found by these groups:




















When it comes to these types of stuff i go straight to the source for most accurate information / facts.



Edited by DST4ME - 04 Jan 2018 at 4:20am

my pleasure

I haven't used it or similar in awhile, but try right clicking the icon and selecting Adminstrator to run it.  Might have to Unlock it first after right click.

yes

All good?

Our pleasure as always forrest

Start operation = start silent

Error silent not achieved

DST ON

DST Start bable coffee self security check

Starting self check



Self check finished

No vulnerability found

DST mode = normal



Edited by DST4ME - 05 Jan 2018 at 5:32am

Oh boy, what have I done.

If DS's website goes down today I am never going to believe it's unrelated. 

@Tidgxor I know nothing and deny everything

@Batman34 if it was not a team effort i would take credit, but it is a team effort so we are all best here

end complimentary array

Edited by DST4ME - 05 Jan 2018 at 2:27pm

You guys want to know why I say asus sucks, here is one example:


I can't find ME driver update fix for meltdown from asus, other mobo is listed but ours is not. The model listed in bios is "tuf x299 mark2" bios version is 7020. Both are not listed and cant be found, so I tried to fill a tech request on asus website but thier stupid form will not accept my model name as the model name. So it made me (did not allow me to finish tech request) fill out a customer service request so this is my request:



Below is an example of asus customer service that we rave about </sarcasm >, they didn't even read my email, mind you i had to wait 24 hours for this bs irrelevant response.


Thank you for contacting ASUS Customer Service.My name is Peter B.

We take every care to ensure that ASUS products are secure in order to protect the privacy of our valued customers. We constantly strive to improve our safeguards for security and personal information in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, and we welcome all reports from our customers about product-related security or privacy issues. Any information you supply to ASUS will only be used to help resolve the security vulnerabilities or issues you have reported. This process may include contacting you for further relevant information.
How to report a security vulnerability or issue to ASUS

We welcome all reports about security-related issues incidents and privacy concerns, and we invite you to contact us about such matters via our dedicated email address at [email protected]. In order for us to deal swiftly with your concerns, please include the following information in your email:

    Your full name, and a means of contacting you. This can be an email address, a phone number or any other preferred way we can use to get in touch with you. If you provide a phone number, please include the full country code, area code and extension number (if applicable).
    Full and detailed information about the issue you wish to report. This should include the following information, as applicable:
        The name of the ASUS service(s) or system(s) that your concern relates to.
        The product type, product name and model number of the affected hardware products.
        The name, description and version number of any affected ASUS software products.
        A full and detailed description of the problem or issue, along with any background information that you believe is relevant, and any other pertinent information that may help us reproduce and/or resolve the issue.


Responsible reporting guidelines

ASUS appreciates all contributions from customers and the wider ASUS community that help to improve the security of our products and services. However, we kindly request that you act responsibly and bear in mind the following when investigating or reporting any issues:

    Do not attempt to access or modify any ASUS services, systems, products or software without authorization.
    Do not disclose, or modify, destroy or misuse any data you may discover.
    All information given to or received from any party relating to the reported issues must remain completely confidential.


What happens next?

Once we have resolved the reported issue(s), we will provide a suitable solution to all affected customers. We will treat this with the utmost priority and make the solution available as soon as it practical to do so.

ASUS will also maintain a list of the latest software updates, along with descriptions of the issues that have been fixed. Although we will notify customers wherever possible, we also recommend that customers visit this page regularly to make sure they are aware of the latest updates.



If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us again for assistance.

Best Regards,
Peter B.

ASUS Customer Care
http://www.asus.com/us/support/


I even included a screenshot of our bios (where they say to go and see model and bios number at asus website) that shows our model number and bios number so they can see for themselves.

Edited by DST4ME - 08 Jan 2018 at 11:44pm

OMG, talk about a BS, no info response. If they can’t get it together with mobo then maybe their graphics cards should also be given a wide berth.   I certainly know your answer to their cards.     

Help me solve this riddle

Below is it saying:

1. Those mobo with that bios version are effected?

Or

2. Those mobo are effected and should be updated to that bios version(1102)?





check your mobo here BTW https://www.asus.com/News/V5urzYAT6myCC1o2

Edited by DST4ME - 10 Jan 2018 at 3:20am