peter/spectre-meltdown-checker
1
0
Fork 0
mirror of https://github.com/speed47/spectre-meltdown-checker.git synced 2025-10-31 20:50:55 +01:00
Code Issues Projects Releases Wiki Activity

doc(disclaimer): Spectre affects all software

Browse Source 
Add a paragraph in the disclaimer stating that this tool focuses
on the kernel side of things, and that for Spectre, any software
might be vulnerable.
This commit is contained in:
Stéphane Lesimple
2018-01-30 14:33:30 +01:00
parent e05ec5c85f
commit f1e18c136f
2 changed files with 11 additions and 4 deletions
Download Patch File Download Diff File Expand all files Collapse all files

11
spectre-meltdown-checker.sh
View File

@@ -65,14 +65,19 @@ However, some mitigations could also exist in your kernel that this script doesn
falsely detect mitigations that in the end don't work as expected (for example, on backported or modified kernels).
Your system exposure also depends on your CPU. As of now, AMD and ARM processors are marked as immune to some or all of these
vulnerabilities (except some specific ARM models). All Intel processors manufactured since circa 1995 are thought to be vulnerable.
Whatever processor one uses, one might seek more information from the manufacturer of that processor and/or of the device
in which it runs.
vulnerabilities (except some specific ARM models). All Intel processors manufactured since circa 1995 are thought to be vulnerable,
except some specific/old models, such as some early Atoms. Whatever processor one uses, one might seek more information
from the manufacturer of that processor and/or of the device in which it runs.
The nature of the discovered vulnerabilities being quite new, the landscape of vulnerable processors can be expected
to change over time, which is why this script makes the assumption that all CPUs are vulnerable, except if the manufacturer
explicitly stated otherwise in a verifiable public announcement.
Please also note that for Spectre vulnerabilities, all software can possibly be exploited, this tool only verifies that the
kernel (which is the core of the system) you're using has the proper protections in place. Verifying all the other software
is out of the scope of this tool. As a general measure, ensure you always have the most up to date stable versions of all
the softwares you use, especially for those who are exposed to the world, such as network daemons and browsers.
This tool has been released in the hope that it'll be useful, but don't use it to jump to conclusions about your security.
EOF