Extreme Privilege Escalation on Windows 8 - UEFI Systems

Explore extreme privilege escalation techniques on Windows 8 and UEFI systems in this Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the expanded attack surface created by the UEFI specification's runtime services interface and Windows 8's new APIs. Discover two vulnerabilities in Intel's UEFI reference implementation and learn the unique exploitation methods required. Examine topics such as post-exploitation privilege escalation, UEFI audits, firmware capsule updates, and cryptographic verification. Witness a live demonstration of the "Queens Gambit" and "Dixie" vulnerabilities, including warm resets and flash chip manipulation. Gain insights into the vulnerability disclosure process, Intel's response, and attacks on HP systems. Understand the workings of System Management Mode and explore concepts like "The Watcher" and "Ultimate Nullifier." Analyze ping packets, manual configurations, and reset vectors to grasp the full scope of these advanced privilege escalation techniques.