Secrets Of The Motherboard - Shit My Chipset Says
Explore motherboard intricacies, security features, and hidden functionalities. Uncover potential exploits, design pitfalls, and challenges in hardware security through chipset analysis and datasheet discoveries.
Bootstrapping an Architectural Research Platform
Explore x86 architecture research, covering CPU privileges, hypervisors, and emerging technologies. Learn to focus on research questions by understanding fundamental architectural concepts.
Booting Operating Systems Using NVMe Over Fabrics - Network Boot Specification
Dive into the standardized approach for booting operating systems from networked NVMe devices, exploring the NVMe Boot Specification and its integration with UEFI and ACPI protocols.
UEFI Payload Integration with LinuxBoot for Windows Compatibility
Explore the innovative solution for booting Windows on Linuxboot systems through UEFI payload implementation, focusing on Intel platforms and future compatibility developments.
Bringing AMD OpenSIL Based Platforms to Life Using Insyde's Open UEFI Software Debug Engine
Discover how to debug AMD openSIL platforms using Insyde's OpenDBG debugger, featuring remote access, source-level debugging, and comprehensive hardware control capabilities.
No More Bootloader: Please Use the Kernel Instead
Explore kernel-based booting techniques, eliminating the need for traditional bootloaders in Linux systems.
Upgrading and Reverting Proxmox from 6 to 7 with UEFI Boot and GRUB
Upgrade Proxmox from 6 to 7 with a failback plan using GRUB and UEFI boot. Learn to convert swap partitions, update EFI settings, and revert changes quickly if needed.
Installing Linux on a Chromebook - Best Method and Process
Explore installing Linux on Chromebooks using Chrultrabook, replacing firmware, and running various Linux distributions. Learn about the process, considerations, and community resources.
Securing TPM Secrets with TXT and Kernel Signatures
Explore securing TPM2 NVRAM data using Intel TXT and tboot extensions for kernel signature verification, enhancing protection while maintaining usability during kernel updates.
Breaking Firmware Trust From Pre-EFI - Exploiting Early Boot Phases
Explore recent UEFI firmware security changes, focusing on Intel CPUs. Covers firmware mitigations in SMM/DXE and new attacks on Intel PPAM, offering unique insights from an offensive security perspective.
Booting Your OS Across the NVMe-oF Transport - NVMe Boot Specification
Dive into standardized network booting solutions using NVMe-oF transport, exploring the new NVM Express Boot Specification and its UEFI implementation for large-scale deployments.
Booting Over NVMe/TCP Transport Using UEFI Implementation - Timberland Update
Explore the standardized NVMe® Boot Specification and its implementation for network-based OS booting, featuring NVMe-oF™ technology and UEFI integration for large-scale deployments.
Protecting Yourself From Supply Chain Attacks - Trust Is Overrated
Discover practical strategies and tools for validating hardware and software integrity, minimizing supply chain risks, and implementing effective security measures across your technology stack.
Bootsquad: Introduction to Secure Boot Exploitation and Defense
Dive into the world of cybersecurity and virtual reality as Joe Mast presents Bootsquad, exploring innovative security concepts and challenges in the DCGVR Village at DEF CON 31.
Windows Downdate: Downgrade Attacks Using Windows Updates
Discover how to exploit Windows Update vulnerabilities to craft downgrade attacks, bypass security features, and compromise system integrity - from kernel to virtualization stack.
A Dark Side of UEFI: Cross-Silicon Exploitation
Explore cross-silicon exploitation in UEFI, uncovering vulnerabilities and advanced attack techniques. Gain insights into Arm perspective, Windows Development Kit, and TrustZone weaknesses.
Empowering Confidential VMs to Use Custom Firmware in Cloud Environments
Empower confidential VMs to use custom firmware, enhancing security and control. Learn a method for supplying UEFI firmware via VM disk images, enabling user-controlled updates without disrupting workloads.
Coconut-SVSM - Early Attestation to Unlock Persistent State - KVM Forum
Explore early attestation for unlocking persistent state in Coconut-SVSM, enabling stateful services like vTPM and secure UEFI variable store for Confidential VM guests on AMD SEV-SNP platforms.
No More Boot Loader: Using the Linux Kernel as a Bootloader
Explore a new Linux-based solution replacing GRUB bootloader with a faster, more secure user-space alternative. Learn about unified kernel images and their benefits for system booting.
UEFI and the Task of the Translator: Cross-Architecture UEFI Quines for Exploit Development
Explore UEFI exploit development using cross-architecture UEFI quines as a framework, enhancing your understanding of low-level system vulnerabilities.
From Boot to Root: Identifying and Mitigating Security Issues in Bootloaders
Dive into bootloader security vulnerabilities and learn effective mitigation strategies for protecting systems during the critical boot process.