Of course, the exploit that they've actually released is completely harmless, but it demonstrates that the CPU cache can be "poisoned" to let folks read and write into the otherwise protected SMRAM memory.
"In relation to this particular inquest, we've already made changes to observation and escort policies on the ward and given nurses additional protected time to write up patient notes, " he added.
And because Mr Miller is registered as a write-in candidate his protected status will last beyond Missouri's primaries in August, until the November election in what will be one of the most closely-watched races of the year.