HALF: Binary Analysis Framework with Kernel Module Assistance
Research Paper#Binary Analysis, System Security, Kernel Modules, Process Hollowing🔬 Research|Analyzed: Jan 3, 2026 20:15•
Published: Dec 26, 2025 14:34
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This paper addresses the challenges of fine-grained binary program analysis, such as dynamic taint analysis, by introducing a new framework called HALF. The framework leverages kernel modules to enhance dynamic binary instrumentation and employs process hollowing within a containerized environment to improve usability and performance. The focus on practical application, demonstrated through experiments and analysis of exploits and malware, highlights the paper's significance in system security.
Key Takeaways
- •Proposes a new binary program analysis framework (HALF) to improve usability and performance of fine-grained analysis.
- •Utilizes kernel modules to enhance dynamic binary instrumentation.
- •Employs process hollowing within a containerized environment.
- •Demonstrates effectiveness through experiments with benchmark and actual programs, exploit programs, and malicious code.
Reference / Citation
View Original"The framework mainly uses the kernel module to further expand the analysis capability of the traditional dynamic binary instrumentation."