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SS 2016 - WS 2016/17

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Embedded Systems Security Labor

6

Seifert, Jean-Pierre

benotet

Portfolioprüfung

Zugehörigkeit


Fakultät IV

Institut für Softwaretechnik und Theoretische Informatik

34355100 FG S-Professur Security in Telecommunications

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Kontakt


TEL 16

Jacob, Hans Niklas

lehre@sect.tu-berlin.de

Learning Outcomes

This module’s qualification aims are: 1. Understanding of security relevant interfaces (hard- and software) of (embedded) computer systems 2. Practical experience in identifying, exploiting, and fixing of vulnerabilities in hard- and software 3. A profound evaluation of system security

Content

The security lab offers students the opportunity to learn how to analyze the system security of Linux-based systems with an emphasis on embedded platforms. It covers topics from hardware security and debug facilities and then moves on to software security issues in applications and finally the kernel. This course focuses on practically relevant details and hands-on experience instead of providing thorough theoretical background information. Students will have to solve multiple challenges where a system has to be analyzed and then compromised. The lab is organized as a practical course (PR) and students will be working in small groups with state-of-the-art Linux-based embedded systems (ARM/x86/MIPS architecture, e.g. Pandaboard, Raspberry Pi, Carambola, Galileo). TOPICS: • Serial interface • ARM/MIPS introduction • JTAG hardware debugging interface • OpenOCD, BusPirate, BusBlaster • Software debugging with GDB • Linux security tools • Public key cryptography, certificates and signatures • Shellcode • Memory corruption vulnerabilities • NX/XD/XN, ASLR, stack canaries • ELF binary format • Heap structure • Integer overflows • Kernel security

Module Components

Pflichtteil:

All Courses are mandatory.

Course NameTypeNumberCycleLanguageSWSVZ
Security LabPR0434 L 972WiSe/SoSeNo information4

Workload and Credit Points

Security Lab (PR):

Workload descriptionMultiplierHoursTotal
1. Per Assignment:0.00.0h0.0h
1a. Security Analysis6.07.0h42.0h
1b. Vulnerability Background Research6.05.0h30.0h
1c. Proof of Concept Exploit6.08.0h48.0h
1d. Written Solution6.05.0h30.0h
2. Presence Hours15.02.0h30.0h
180.0h(~6 LP)
The Workload of the module sums up to 180.0 Hours. Therefore the module contains 6 Credits.

Description of Teaching and Learning Methods

The module consists of a practical course. Attendance is mandatory!

Requirements for participation and examination

Desirable prerequisites for participation in the courses:

Prerequisites: • knowledge equivalent to the "Software Security" lecture • familiarity with Unix/Linux operating system primitives (e.g. using a command line) Recommended additional skills: • basic networking concepts and tools (DNS, DHCP, NAT, ...) • low-level programming concepts (pointers, registers, stack vs. heap, ...) • basic concepts of cryptography In order to complete the assignments, each group needs at least one computer with administrator privileges (i.e. being able to log into university computers is insufficient) preferrably running Linux. It is possible to complete the tasks while using Windows or MacOS as well, but the teaching staff cannot provide guidance on those operating systems.

Mandatory requirements for the module test application:

This module has no requirements.

Module completion

Grading

graded

Type of exam

Portfolio examination

Type of portfolio examination

No information

Language

English

Test elements

NamePoints/WeightCategorieDuration/Extent
(deliverable assessment) 6 assignments, 20 pts each120No informationNo information

Grading scale

No information

Test description (Module completion)

This module will be tested as a portfolio exam, i.e. you accumulate points during the course of the module for the following partial performances: • (Practical Course) 6x practical assignments: up to 20 points each The total number of points (0-120) is then scaled linearly to the range (0-100) and converted into a final grade according to Conversion Table 2 of School IV.

Duration of the Module

The following number of semesters is estimated for taking and completing the module:
1 Semester.

This module may be commenced in the following semesters:
Winter- und Sommersemester.

Maximum Number of Participants

The maximum capacity of students is 40.

Registration Procedures

Registration for the module is handled through QISPOS.

Recommended reading, Lecture notes

Lecture notes

Availability:  unavailable

 

Electronical lecture notes

Availability:  unavailable

 

Literature

Recommended literature
No recommended literature given

Assigned Degree Programs


This module is used in the following Degree Programs (new System):

Studiengang / StuPOStuPOsVerwendungenErste VerwendungLetzte Verwendung
This module is not used in any degree program.

Students of other degrees can participate in this module without capacity testing.

Miscellaneous

It is strongly advised to attend the „Software Security" lecture either in parallel or beforehand. A module which combines that lecture with this practical course is available („Applied Security", MINF-KS-CS/APS).