MDS, Fallout, Zombieland & Linux

Explore the critical security vulnerabilities affecting modern processors in this keynote address by Greg Kroah-Hartman, a renowned Linux Kernel Developer and Fellow at The Linux Foundation. Delve into the intricacies of MDS (Microarchitectural Data Sampling), Fallout, and Zombieland attacks, understanding their implications for Linux and other operating systems. Learn about the challenges faced in implementing security fixes, the performance trade-offs involved, and the ongoing efforts to protect systems against these threats. Gain insights into the Linux kernel's approach to addressing these vulnerabilities, including discussions on Secure Enclaves, Intel patents, and the importance of proper documentation. Examine the broader impact on long-term support (LTS) versions and the industry's response to these security challenges.

Introduction
Disclaimer
MDS
MDS Security
OpenBSD
Secure Enclave
Fallout
Meltdown
Zombieland
Storage Leak Meltdown
Swap to Yes
Intel Patents
flushing buffers
how slow is this
performance vs security
Linux Meltdown
Security fixes
Kernel fixes
Seebees
Seebees Abuse
Google Documentation
LTS
We Feel Bad