Intel skylake CPU intel debugger may be vulnerable as per link
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some new Intel processors contain a debugging interface accessible via USB 3.0 ports, that can be used to obtain full control over a system and perform attacks that are undetectable by current security tools.
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No special software or hardware tricks are required to exploit target the vulnerability, the researchers said.
“An attacker could change the BIOS configuration (for example, by using a Flash memory programmer) when they have physical access to the equipment during manufacturing, storage or usage.
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