[Group.of.nepali.translators] [Bug 1700373] Re: intel-microcode is out of date, version 20170511 fixes errata on 6th and 7th generation platforms

I have packaged up 20170707 for testing in my ppa available https://launchpad.net/~chiluk/+archive/ubuntu/1700373 These are versioned as Z=3.20170511.1~ubuntu17.04.0+lp1700373 Y=3.20160714.1+lp1700373b2 X=3.20151106.1+lp1700373b2 I'd appreciate some help testing these before I push on the SRU.

[Group.of.nepali.translators] [Bug 1700373] Re: intel-microcode is out of date, version 20170511 fixes errata on 6th and 7th generation platforms

This bug was fixed in the package intel-microcode - 3.20170511.1~ubuntu17.04.0 --- intel-microcode (3.20170511.1~ubuntu17.04.0) zesty; urgency=medium * Backport of new upstream microde release to address Hyper Threading bug. LP: #1700373. intel-microcode (3.20170511.1)

[Group.of.nepali.translators] [Bug 1700373] Re: intel-microcode is out of date, version 20170511 fixes errata on 6th and 7th generation platforms

I should also mention that we will be following Debian's lead and not updating this for Trusty. Lack of early upload being one of the big reasons for this. ** Description changed: [Impact] * A security fix has been made available as part of intel-microcode * It is advisable to apply it