Tag: confidential computing
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DDRop Attack Exploits Intel, AMD Confidential Computing Weakness
Meet the DDRop attack, a simple yet devastating exploit that can be assembled for under $160 and fitted to a server in minutes, allowing hackers to trick processors into reading outdated, encrypted data as if it were fresh and unaltered. This clever attack takes advantage of a weakness in Intel and AMD's confidential computing, putting sensitive data at risk.
Confidential Computing Flaws Expose Trust Risks
Researchers have uncovered alarming flaws in confidential computing, including a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5, which can trick cryptographic systems into verifying the wrong machine, putting trust at risk. This weakness was found in protocols like attested TLS, which failed to ensure sensitive data reaches its intended destination.