Tag: Patch

All the articles with the tag "Patch".

• MWAIT Bug Impacts Performance on Ice Lake CPUs Under Linux

  Published:Apr 22, 2025 |  at 11:11 AM

  A bug affecting Intel Ice Lake CPUs' MWAIT instruction causes performance degradation under Linux. A kernel patch disabling MONITOR/MWAIT is proposed as a workaround, sacrificing some power efficiency for stability. A more permanent fix from Intel may be needed.

• Oracle Addresses 180 Vulnerabilities in April 2025 CPU Update

  Published:Apr 18, 2025 |  at 06:44 AM

  Oracle's April 2025 Critical Patch Update tackles 180 vulnerabilities across a wide product range, with a significant number being remotely exploitable without authentication, emphasizing the critical need for immediate patching.