Uncovering the Android Patch Gap

Explore the critical issue of Android security patch gaps in this revealing conference talk from HITB2018AMS. Delve into the findings of security researchers Karsten Nohl and Jakob Lell as they uncover how many Android vendors skip or omit important security patches. Learn about their novel binary-only analysis technique for measuring patch levels without source code access, applicable to Android and other domains. Gain insights into the discrepancies between claimed and actual patch levels in Android devices, and understand the implications for user security. Discover how to check patch levels and contribute to improving protection for all Android users. Benefit from the expertise of renowned cryptographer Karsten Nohl and skilled security researcher Jakob Lell as they shed light on this crucial aspect of mobile device security.

#HITB2018AMS D2T1 - Uncovering the Android Patch Gap - Karsten Nohl & Jakob Lell