How the BIOS Assures Its Handling of Inputs

Explore the intricacies of BIOS input handling and analysis techniques in this 36-minute conference talk presented by Alex Bazhaniuk at the 2017 LangSec Workshop, part of the IEEE Symposium on Security & Privacy Workshops. Delve into various types of firmware interface inputs and examine different approaches for BIOS analysis, focusing on formal validation and vulnerability detection. Gain insights into static analysis, dynamic analysis, and symbolic execution analysis of BIOS components through practical examples. Enhance your understanding of firmware security and learn how to assess the robustness of BIOS input handling mechanisms.