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> So for "everyone can fiddle with the bits", that would require to run a modified bootloader first. Which should not be possible thanks to secure boot.

Can't the bootloader be signed with MOK (machine owner key ?) that may allow this to work ? (Phys access required, no doubt)

Alternatively if the bootloader doesn't load microcode, just prevent the OS from loading microcode and the system will be in the attackable state ?



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