Multiple Devices Integrated GPUs CVE-2018-10229 Security Bypass Vulnerability

Description: A hardware vulnerability in GPU memory modules allows attackers to accelerate micro-architectural attacks through the use of the JavaScript WebGL API.

Impact: Upon visiting a malicious or compromised website with a vulnerable device, an attacker may be able to bypass security features provided by the web browser.

Mitigation: Apply an update. Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox have released updates which disable high precision timers in the browser.

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