How I Started Chasing Speculative Type Confusion Bugs in the Kernel and Ended Up With 'Real' Ones

How I Started Chasing Speculative Type Confusion Bugs in the Kernel and Ended Up With 'Real' Ones

Explore the journey of chasing speculative type confusion bugs in the Linux kernel through this insightful 38-minute conference talk from the Linux Plumbers Conference. Delve into Jakob Koschel's unexpected discoveries as he uncovers 'real' type confusion vulnerabilities while investigating speculative ones. Gain valuable insights into kernel security, bug hunting techniques, and the intricacies of type confusion issues. Learn how seemingly speculative bugs can lead to concrete vulnerabilities and understand the implications for kernel development and security practices.