How to Disable CPU Mitigations on Linux

Posted by fosspost on May 2, 2024 1:50 AM EDT
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These CPU mitigations are enabled by default on all Linux distributions, and for a good reason: Without them, any hijacked software component on your OS can be used to escalate privileges or access protected areas of your computer memory and retrieve sensitive information.

These CPU mitigations are enabled by default on all Linux distributions, and for a good reason: Without them, any hijacked software component on your OS can be used to escalate privileges or access protected areas of your computer memory and retrieve sensitive information.

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