Intel has released their Microcode Revision Guidance publication, which details both the availability and schedule for planned microcode updates and changes. The following processors have firmware patches ready to use in production environments:
Anniedale/Moorefield
Apollo Lake
Avoton/Rangeley
Broxton
Cherry View
Coffee Lake
Cougar Mountain
Deverton
Gemini Lake
Kaby Lake
Knights Landing
Knights Mill
Skylake
SoFIA
Tangier
Valleyview/BayTrail
XGold
It is recommended that users and admins of systems with affected processors review the above-referenced Intel publication, and apply the relevant patches asap. Additionally, please see the NJCCIC Meltdown and Spectre Product Vulnerability and Update List for a comprehensive list of the patches and advisories.
Additional Resources:
- A Clear Guide to Meltdown and Spectre Patches, https://blog.barkly.com/meltdown-spectre-patches-list-windows-update-help
- Meltdown and Spectre, Vulnerabilities in modern computers leak passwords and sensitive data, https://meltdownattack.com
- Protect your Windows devices against Spectre and Meltdown, https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4073757/protect-your-windows-devices-against-spectre-meltdown
Related posts:
- https://wp.nyu.edu/itsecurity/2018/01/19/meltdown-spectre-update/
- https://wp.nyu.edu/itsecurity/2018/01/04/computer-chip-vulnerabilities-meltdown-spectre/