Indirect Syscalls: A Journey From High to Low

Indirect Syscalls: A Journey From High to Low

Explore the technical intricacies of system calls in this 27-minute conference talk from BSidesMunich, diving deep into both direct and indirect syscall implementations. Journey from high-level programming concepts down to low-level system interactions, understanding how applications communicate with the operating system kernel. Learn about the mechanisms behind syscalls, their security implications, and various implementation methods that affect system performance and security. Gain valuable insights into system architecture and kernel interactions through practical examples and expert explanations.