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I think that’s an oversimplification. If you have a Windows system handy, look for a file named “errata.inf” [0]. It’s a giant configuration file that is full of tweaks to make dodgy hardware work reliably.

Hardware, software and firmware are all prone to mistakes, errors and corner cases that are surprising. Security issues generally live in the intersection of systems with different metaphors. Hardware is not immune from issues, and software can help reduce that impedance mismatch.

[0] Found an instance here, no claim to its veracity or safety: https://www.gherush92.com/documents/744E.asp?type=2&file=C%3...