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Abstract
Realm Management Monitor (RMM) is an essential firmware component within the recent Arm Confidential Computing Architecture (Arm CCA). Previous work applies formal techniques to verify the specification and prototype reference implementation of RMM. However, relying solely on a single verification tool may lead to the oversight of certain bugs or vulnerabilities. This paper discusses the application of ESBMC, a state-of-the-art Satisfiability Modulo Theories (SMT)-based software model checker to further enhance RRM verification. We demonstrate ESBMC’s ability to precisely parse the source code and identify specification failures within a reasonable time frame. Moreover, we propose potential improvements for ESBMC to enhance its efficiency for industry engineers. This work contributes to exploring the capabilities of formal verification techniques in real-world scenarios and suggests avenues for further improvements to better meet industrial verification needs.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Static Analysis |
Subtitle of host publication | 31st International Symposium, SAS 2024, Pasadena, CA, USA, October 20–22, 2024, Proceedings |
Editors | Roberto Giacobazzi , Alessandra Gorla |
Publisher | Springer Cham |
Pages | 451–462 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783031747755 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Jan 2025 |
Publication series
Name | Lecture Notes in Computer Science ((LNCS,volume 14995)) |
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Name | International Static Analysis Symposium |
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Keywords
- Formal verification
- Software model checking
- Software testing
- Firmware
- Security
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