CPU microcode is volatile, for what it's worth. Patching it only lasts until the...

		duskwuff on March 24, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Xfce bug: “default desktop screen causes damage to... CPU microcode is volatile, for what it's worth. Patching it only lasts until the machine is powered off. Firmware in other platform devices, however, may be vulnerable to modification -- BIOS, network adapter, video card, hard disk...