Approach to fuzzing testing of network interfaces of Linux family operating systems using hardware virtualization technology

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to create a new approach to fuzzing testing of network interfaces of Linux family operating systems. The relevance of the research is due to the growing number of network attacks, the prevalence of Linux family operating systems on server hardware, and their use in the construction of cloud computing systems. According to data as of November 2021, among all web servers whose operating system is known, 38.9% use Linux family operating systems. In this work, the architecture and implementation of the Linux kernel networking stack are investigated. Current research in the field of Linux kernel security is analyzed.