The Misuse of Android Unix Domain Sockets and Security Implications

This course aims to educate learners on the misuse of Android Unix domain sockets and the security implications associated with it. The learning outcomes include understanding Unix domain sockets, analyzing threat models, implementing authentication mechanisms, identifying common mistakes, and exploring real-world case studies like KingRoot. The course teaches skills such as socket address analysis, authentication analysis, implementing strong authentication, and applying mitigations. The teaching method involves a presentation format with real-world examples and demonstrations. The intended audience for this course includes cybersecurity professionals, Android developers, and individuals interested in mobile security.