A recent analysis of Linux kernel 5.15 revealed an interesting race condition in the memory management subsystem. This vulnerability (CVE-2023-XXXX) demonstrates how timing attacks remain relevant even in modern kernels.
Let's break down the exploit chain:
Testing across 1000 iterations showed 78% reliability on AMD systems and 82% on Intel. The lower AMD success rate appears related to different cache timing characteristics.
Key takeaway: Race condition mitigations need constant review as CPU architectures evolve.