Generic SCARE: reverse engineering without knowing the algorithm nor the machine

ePrint Report: Generic SCARE: reverse engineering without knowing the algorithm nor the machine

Ronan Lashermes, Hélène Le Bouder

We introduce a novel side-channel-based reverse engineering technique capable of reconstructing a procedure solely from inputs, outputs, and traces of execution.
Beyond generic restrictions, we do not assume any prior knowledge of the procedure or the chip it operates on.
These restrictions confine our analysis to 8-bit RISC constant-time software implementations.


Specifically, we demonstrate the feasibility of reconstructing a symmetric cryptographic cipher, …

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