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Escaping VMware Workstation hypervisor
35:41 - 42:06 (06:25)
Researchers demonstrated a technique of escaping VMware Workstation hypervisor and compromising the host operating system by exploiting a vulnerability in the VGA driver.
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In the Pwn2Own contest, participants were able to execute code in a browser, on the guest operating system, and then exploit a vulnerability in the VGA driver of VMware Workstation to completely compromise the host operating system.
35:41 - 38:38 (02:56)
Summary
In the Pwn2Own contest, participants were able to execute code in a browser, on the guest operating system, and then exploit a vulnerability in the VGA driver of VMware Workstation to completely compromise the host operating system. The contest set up involved the latest versions of Windows installed in VMware Workstation.
ChapterEscaping VMware Workstation hypervisor
Episode82: Master of Pwn
PodcastDarknet Diaries
This podcast features an interview with the man who jailbroke the first iPhone, modified the PlayStation and developed software for self-driving cars.
38:38 - 41:04 (02:26)
Summary
This podcast features an interview with the man who jailbroke the first iPhone, modified the PlayStation and developed software for self-driving cars. He discusses the risks associated with using virtual machines and how to stay protected from malicious attacks.
ChapterEscaping VMware Workstation hypervisor
Episode82: Master of Pwn
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Richard made several attempts to exploit the browser but encountered errors.
41:04 - 42:06 (01:02)
Summary
Richard made several attempts to exploit the browser but encountered errors. With five minutes left, he continued troubleshooting and successfully fixed his exploit on stage.