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Is there an example of it being exploited in malicious manner ?
That is there list so far so I am hoping it expands this week , not too worried since ,I haven't heard of any actually exploits yet.
I found a small app on the TECHNET site so you don't need to use PowerShell for this though , someone turn the PS Scripts into an .exe so it will run on it's own...
KB.
Hi,
Basically, we're all just waiting for the hardware part to be patched.
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It's in TechNet Script Center
The FILE AT THE TOP IS AN EMPTY ZIP at least for me, the one I posted is in the Comments of this post by a guy called Andy-Bentley under EXE version of the SCRIPT at 11.28AM :
Q and A - Speculation Control Validation PowerShell Script
The ZIP at the top was just the script for IT Managers etc , my guess is the file was open when they tried to zip it.....
There are actually 3 versions of the .exe now depending on which level of the . Net Framework you have, ie:
This is a link to three versions of the EXE version of the script, compiled respectively
for .NET versions 2.0, 3.0/.5 and 4.0/.5. It also contains the .ps1 script.
Folks having trouble with the module and PS 2.0 - you might find an EXE works for you.
I'm not saying this is a better option than using modules, it's just an alternative approach
and slightly more portable. You still need PS and .NET as-per PS2EXE documentation
as it's more of a wrapper than a true standalone EXE.
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There's an unofficially released microcode update 23 20/11/2017 for the Haswell line that has a partial fix for spectre.
Improved overclocking for Haswell with updated microcode (+ update CPU microcode through software)
I'm rocking it right now on my rig: 4670K + Maximus VI Hero (Z87) and its been reported to work on these so far:
ASRock Z87 Extreme6
ASRock Z97 Extreme4
ASRock Z97 OC Formula
ASUS Maximus Hero Z87
ASUS Maximus VII Impact
AW17 R1/Ranger/R5
Gigabyte Z87X-UD4H
MSI Z97 MPOWER MAX AC
MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming
MSI Z97 Gaming 5
MSI Z97 G45 Gaming
Unfortunately your mobo lacks the "risk free" ASUS FLASHBACK feature where you can flash your bios when the computer is turned off so there's a chance you'll brick it.
Everyone is better off waiting for the official release and finalized code.