Intel® Q2 Security Update on Side-Channel Analysis Method Vulnerability

Vulnerability Summary:

Security researchers identified two software analysis methods that, if used for malicious purposes, have the potential to improperly gather sensitive data from computing devices with most modern processor architectures and operating systems.
For more information on the Intel® security vulnerabilities, please visit the Intel® Security Center website for further details.

Mitigation:

Fujitsu strongly advises all customers to update affected products. Updates are provided through BIOS updates. This page will be updated regularly as soon as new information is available.

Recommended steps:

1. It is necessary to update the BIOS.
2. Consult the list of affected Fujitsu systems for the timing of BIOS availability.
3. To download the respective updates for your system, please go to the Fujitsu Support page and perform the following steps:

Affected Products:

A number of Fujitsu products are affected by these vulnerabilities. Fujitsu is working to distribute patches for all affected products that are currently supported. Older systems that are no longer supported will not be patched.

Note:

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