Protecting a Branch Instruction from Side Channel Vulnerabilities

Protecting a Branch Instruction from Side Channel Vulnerabilities

Embodiments of an invention to protection a branch instruction from side channel vulnerabilities are described. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a request to modify the operation of a processor to protect against side channel attacks, and modifying branch prediction operation in respon...

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Hauptverfasser: MCKEEN FRANCIS X, GUERON SHAY, KARRAR ADIL, BRICKELL ERNIE F, GHETIE SERGIU
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Embodiments of an invention to protection a branch instruction from side channel vulnerabilities are described. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a request to modify the operation of a processor to protect against side channel attacks, and modifying branch prediction operation in response to the request.