Adaptive Kernel Live Patching - An Open Collaborative Effort

Explore an innovative approach to Android kernel security in this 47-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the challenges of addressing known kernel vulnerabilities in Android devices and learn about an adaptive live patching framework designed to overcome these obstacles. Discover how this framework enables online hotpatching without interrupting user experience, allows third-party vendors to perform live patching, and offers both binary and Lua-based patching schemes. Examine the advantages of this collaborative effort, including shortened patch deployment periods and the potential for broader application to Linux platforms. Gain insights into the proposed alliance and reputation ranking system for regulating patch providers, ensuring the security and integrity of the patching process. Understand the current Android kernel vulnerability landscape and the impact of slow fixing progress on device security. Join the call for a community-wide effort to improve the security of the Android ecosystem and combat evolving threats.