Intel design flaw

Looks like Intel has done it again! Who needs uid == root when you can just run on an Intel proc and take a peek at protected memory anytime you like, cuz the silicon's fucked? http://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/01/02/intel_cpu_design_flaw/ OS VM layers are being rapidly rewritten, performance hits will accrue, and who knows what else is broke...