Re: Bugs aren't features: X86_FEATURE_FXSAVE_LEAK

[Bill Davidsen]

Andi Kleen wrote:
> "H. Peter Anvin" <hpa@xxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
> > The recent fix for the AMD FXSAVE information leak had a problematic
> > side effect.  It introduced an entry in the x86 features vector which
> > is a bug, not a feature.
>
> It's a non issue because it affects all AMD CPUs (except K5/K6).
> You'll never find a system where only some CPUs have this problem.
The initial argument is dead on, bugs should be either presented as a
"fixed" feature, or there could (should?) be a bugs vector which could
be or'd. It's at least possible that AMD might fix this some time.

--
   -bill davidsen (davidsen@xxxxxxx)
"The secret to procrastination is to put things off until the
 last possible moment - but no longer"  -me


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