July 2011

14 Jul 2011

USB Fuzzing for the Masses

This article explores USB fuzzing techniques for discovering vulnerabilities in device drivers across different platforms. Multiple approaches to USB fuzzing are discussed, including virtualized fuzzing using Qemu and hardware-based fuzzing methods. The research highlights potential security risks in USB device driver implementations, demonstrating techniques for crash debugging and vulnerability exploitation.

7 Jul 2011

Debuggable Apps in Android Market

A security analysis of Android applications revealed that approximately 5% of popular free apps are shipped with debugging enabled. Debuggable applications can be exploited by malicious apps to establish a JDWP connection and gain full access to the Java process. Developers are advised to disable debugging before shipping applications to prevent potential security risks.