Should Forge + Digital Ocean users care about MDS/ZombieLoad Intel vulnerability

Hi,

Following last Intel mess, Digital Ocean recommends to update the Kernel of their droplets.

As a non-very-server-savvy guy, I’m wondering if it’s something that…

… should be done;
… can be done safely and without breaking anything (app running on it and Forge features);
… is supposed to be handled by the Laravel Forge team automatically regarding its exceptional character.

Any opinion or insight?

Thanks!

Level 11

Yes, you should do it. Yes, it can be done safely. And no, that's something you'll have to do manually.

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Level 5

I asked Saïd and Taylor on Twitter. Saïd answered me that Forge already performs these updates, if I correctly understand.

Level 5

Saïd confirming to someone else asking the same question.

Level 11

Regardless, I would upgrade manually. That's the only way to be sure.

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