Sanitizing the Linux Kernel - KASAN and Other Dynamic Bug-finding Tools

Sanitizing the Linux Kernel - KASAN and Other Dynamic Bug-finding Tools

Explore dynamic bug-finding tools for the Linux kernel, focusing on Kernel Address Sanitizer (KASAN) and other Sanitizers in this 59-minute conference talk. Learn about KASAN's implementation and practical usage for detecting memory safety issues, including out-of-bounds and use-after-free bugs in various memory types such as slab, page_alloc, vmalloc, stack, and global memory. Gain insights into the go-to tools for identifying and resolving bugs in the Linux kernel, enhancing your understanding of kernel security and stability.