Intern, Efficient fine-grained code randomization
Helsinki System Security Lab (HSSL) Internship (1H/2025 or summer 2025)
Efficient fine-grained code randomization
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Code reuse attacks, such as return-oriented programming (ROP) remain a critical threat, especially to programs implemented with memory unsafe languages such C. Since much of system software is written in C, protecting against code reuse attacks is a critical component of system security.
The main countermeasure against code-reuse attacks is code randomization. Currently, it is widely deployed in the form of address space layout randomization (ASLR). More fine-grained code randomization methods such as function-granular address-space layout (FGASLR) are being developed.
However, existing load-time and run-time code randomization methods suffer from high complexity and can cause significant system slowdown.
In this internship, you will be tasked with designing, implementing, analyzing and testing an optimized fine-grained code randomization solution.
The internship is well-suited also to Master’s thesis work.
We are looking for:
- Students who have completed most of their M.Sc. courses, in the field of CS/E.Eng
- System / embedded coding experience in C
- An understanding of low-level (system / OS) architecture
- Prior engagement with OS modification or compiler theory considered a plus.
- Sufficient skills to work and interact in English
- Good team-working skills
Students with interest to do research and explore new challenges.
The following we count as advantage:
- Background (courses) in platform security, cryptography or equivalent
- Mathematical skills, such as information theory and cryptographic proofs
- An interest to do research and explore new challenges.
Location and internship period: This is a 6-month internship based at our Helsinki, Ruoholahti office.
The Helsinki Systems Security Laboratory in Huawei Finland (HSSL) drives renewal and mastery in the field of platform / device related security technologies for the mobile device. Our topical expertise lies in hardware-assisted isolation and system protection (hypervisor, TEE, kernel hardening) as well as functions like device key management, attestation and integrity.
- Department
- Security HSSL
- Locations
- Huawei Helsinki R&D Center
Huawei Helsinki R&D Center
We offer a career in a forward-looking industrial research team, with a solid track record in both innovation and publication as well as delivering its result as factual contributions to on-the market devices.
Many of us are privileged to have security features designed by us in daily use in 100s of millions of customer devices world-wide. Huawei offers opportunity to learn from the best of mobile industry.
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Intern, Efficient fine-grained code randomization
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