24–28 Aug 2020
US/Pacific timezone

Configuring a kernel for safety critical applications

24 Aug 2020, 08:00
45m
Refereed Track/Virtual-Room (LPC Virtual)

Refereed Track/Virtual-Room

LPC Virtual

150
LPC Refereed Track (Closed) LPC Refereed Track

Speaker

Dr Elana Copperman (Mobileye)

Description

For security there are various projects which provide guidelines on how to configure a secure kernel - e.g., Linux Self Protection Project. In addition there are security enhancements which have been added to the Linux kernel by various groups - e.g., grsecurity or PAX security patch.
We are looking to define appropriate guidelines for safety enhancements to the Linux kernel. The session will focus on the following:
1. Define the use cases (primarily in automotive domain) and the need for safety features.
2. Define criteria for safe kernel configurations.
3. Define a preliminary proposal for a serious workgroup to define requirements for relevant safety enhancements.
Note that the emphasis is 100% technical, and not related in any way to safety assessment processes. I will come with an initial set of proposals, to be discussed and for follow up.

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Primary author

Dr Elana Copperman (Mobileye)

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