Meltdown & Spectre: FAQ’s & Links!

• VMware Links:

  • Meltdown & Spectre FAQ’s:  Meltdown-Spectre FAQs
  • VMware Security & Compliance Blog:  https://blogs.vmware.com/security/2018/01/vmsa-2018-0002.html
  • VMSA-2018-0004:  https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0004.html
  • KB Articles: 
    • https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/52245
    • https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/52085
  • PowerCLI Script:  http://vthinkbeyondvm.com/powercli-script-confirm-esxi-host-patched-vmware-hypervisor-patched-microcode-spectre-vulnerability/ 
    • DISCLAIMER: This IS NOT an “OFFICIALLY SUPPORTED” script by VMware, please take this into advisement before running the script.

• Dell Links:

  • http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln308588/microprocessor-side-channel-vulnerabilities–cve-2017-5715–cve-2017-5753–cve-2017-5754—impact-on-dell-emc-products–dell-enterprise-servers–storage-and-networking-?lang=en
  • http://www.dell.com/support/article/no/no/nobsdt1/sln308588/microprocessor-side-channel-vulnerabilities–cve-2017-5715–cve-2017-5753–cve-2017-5754—impact-on-dell-emc-products–dell-enterprise-servers–storage-and-networking-?lang=en