Practical SMEP Bypass Techniques

Explore practical techniques for bypassing Supervisor Mode Execution Prevention (SMEP) in this 47-minute conference talk from SyScan360'16 Singapore. Delve into the intricacies of SMEP, a security feature designed to prevent the execution of user-mode pages in kernel mode, and learn how attackers can potentially circumvent this protection. Gain insights into the challenges posed by SMEP for exploit developers and discover various methods and strategies employed to overcome these obstacles. Examine real-world examples and case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of different SMEP bypass techniques, equipping security professionals and researchers with valuable knowledge to enhance system defenses and vulnerability assessments.