AMD will fix security issues with firmware patches

• AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) will release a series of firmware patches in the coming weeks to address the recently disclosed security issues.
• The processor issues first came to light through a white paper from security firm CTS-Labs, which gave AMD less than a day to respond to the findings.
• AMD now acknowledges the problems for the first time but says that an attacker would have to gain administrative access to the system to take advantage of the flaws.
• AMD doesn’t expect the patches to impact performance.
• Read more about the fixes and the problem at AMD’s blog.
• AMD shares closed the day down 2.8% but are now up 1.1% aftermarket.
• Previously: CNET: Researchers find 13 vulnerabilities in AMD chips (March 13)
• Previously: AMD's statement on alleged chip flaws (March 13)
• Previously: More on the research firm behind the AMD chip flaw reveal (March 13)