Jan 8 microcode update - Broadwell-E not included

[RStup]

Intel has released microcode updates for a bunch of CPUs (https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/27431/Linux-Processor-Microcode-Data-File?product=873 here).

However, at least the microcode update for Broadwell-E, cpuid 000406F1 (e.g. Core I7 6900K) is missing as it still contains rev 0xb000021,(2017-03-01), whereas a revision 0xb000025 https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Project:Security/Vulnerabilities/Meltdown_and_Spectre seems to be available. (Note: the microcode files in the latest 20180108 and previous 20171117 for cpuid 000406F1 are identical).

@Intel - can you verify the microcode update file whether all necessary updates are included?

[TBeck2]

Hello,

I have also the Intel i7 6900K 14nm and if that CPU also affected, where must I search for the update because I can not find it on the published list.

In the Link from BreakStuff https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/27431/Linux-Processor-Microcode-Data-File%3Fproduct%3D873 a List for Linux OS, Ubuntu, etc but NOT for Windows

Where is the Windows List?

And what is with the Intel i7 6900K ?

[idata]

BreakStuff: Thank you very much for contacting the Intel® Processors communities. We will do our best to provide the information you are looking for.

In regard to your inquiry, currently we are doing further research on this subject, as soon as I get any updates I will post all the details on this thread. Any further questions, please let me know. WSH2006 Please submit your inquiry on a new thread in order for us to better assist you. Let me apologize for any inconvenience. Regards,Alberto R