Information

Microsoft released KB4058702 late the night of 1/3/18 (out of band) to address an Intel CPU firmware vulnerability.  The patches released will be added to our patch definition update to be released later today, 1/4/18.

List of patches from Microsoft:

https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=2018-01

Additional Information

Important information on detection logic for the Intel 'Meltdown' security vulnerability

Current definitions in Patch and Compliance referencing Support for the Intel 'Meltdown' Security Vulnerability