Rooting Every Android - From Extension to Exploitation

Explore the intricacies of rooting Android devices in this 40-minute Black Hat conference talk by Di Shen and James Fang from Keen Lab of Tencent. Delve into the challenges of rooting latest Android devices in 2016, with a focus on overcoming stricter SELinux enforcement and limited kernel attack surfaces accessible to local users. Learn about the team's work on various Linux kernel bugs and their application to Android devices for rooting purposes. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of Android security and the techniques employed by researchers to exploit vulnerabilities in the Android ecosystem.