Linternals: Exploring The mm Subsystem via mmap [0x01]
In this series we'll explore the Linux kernel's memory management subsystem, using a simple userspace program as our starting point.…
Exploring Linux's New Random Kmalloc Caches
Let's explore the modern kernel heap exploitation meta and how the new RANDOM_KMALLOC_CACHES tries to address it.…
Linternals: The Slab Allocator
This time we're going to build on that and introduce another memory allocator found within the Linux kernel, the slab allocator, and it's various flavours. So buckle up as we dive into the exciting world of SLABs, SLUBs and SLOBs.…
Linternals: Introducing Memory Allocators & The Page Allocator
I know you've all been waiting for it, that's right, we're going to be taking a dive into another exciting aspect of Linux internals: memory allocators!…