Abstract + schedule

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The conference agenda provides additional context that can influence the ranking of talks based on their placement and 
scheduling. Here’s a revised ranking considering the agenda:

1. **Solar Designer: Keynote - Password Cracking: Past, Present, Future**
   - Positioned as the keynote, this sets the stage for the conference and draws significant attention.

2. **David Berard and Vincent Dehors: 0-Click RCE on the Tesla Infotainment Through Cellular Network**
   - Scheduled towards the end of Day 2, this talk stands out as a high-impact, practical demonstration of automotive vulnerabilities.

3. **Ian Beer: Blasting Past WebP**
   - Placed towards the end of Day 1, this talk about zero-click exploitation in WebP will likely attract significant interest due to its timing and relevance.

4. **Quentin Meffre: Escaping the Safari Sandbox: A Tour of Webkit IPC**
   - An early slot on Day 1 ensures high visibility, making it a must-attend for those interested in web browser security.

5. **Joffrey Guilbon, Max, Mateusz Fruba, and Georgi Geshev: Beyond Android MTE: Navigating OEM's Logic Labyrinths**
   - Positioned in a prime slot before lunch on Day 2, focusing on Android vulnerabilities which are highly relevant.

6. **Charles Fol: Iconv, Set the Charset to RCE: Exploiting the Glibc to Hack the PHP Engine**
   - A key presentation on Day 1, post-lunch, focusing on a long-standing vulnerability with broad implications.

7. **Thomas Roth (Stacksmashing): ACE up the Sleeve: Hacking into Apple’s New USB-C Controller**
   - Scheduled late morning on Day 1, this talk's mix of hardware and firmware hacking promises to be intriguing.

8. **Eugene Rodionov, Zi Fan Tan, and Gulshan Singh: How to Fuzz Your Way to Android Universal Root: Attacking Android Binder**
   - Day 1 afternoon slot ensures high engagement, emphasizing practical fuzzing techniques.

9. **Simon Scannell and Anthony Weems: The Mines of Kakadûm: Blindly Exploiting Load-Balanced Services**
   - Mid-morning on Day 1, this talk on exploiting load-balanced services is both relevant and positioned well.

10. **Magal Baz and Octavian Guzu: Defense Through Offense: Microcontroller Security in Meta’s First Generation of Smart Glasses**
    - A post-lunch session on Day 2, offering insights into emerging tech, smart glasses.

11. **Nika Korchok Wakulich: UEFI and the Task of the Translator: Using Cross-Architecture UEFI Quines as a Framework for UEFI Exploit Development**
    - Positioned early afternoon on Day 1, drawing interest from those focused on low-level exploitation techniques.

12. **Mateusz Jurczyk: Practical Exploitation of Registry Vulnerabilities in the Windows Kernel**
    - An early slot on Day 1 right after the keynote, ensuring high attendance and interest.

13. **Alexander Kozlov and Sergey Anufrienko: One SMS to Root Them All: Exposing Critical Threats in Millions of Connected Devices**
    - An important session on Day 2, focusing on IoT and cellular vulnerabilities.

14. **Piotr Bazydlo: Half Measures and Full Compromise: Exploiting Microsoft Exchange PowerShell Remoting**
    - Early afternoon on Day 2, appealing to enterprise security professionals.

15. **Erik Egsgaard: Almost Escaping the Sandbox: Attacking Windows Device Drivers**
    - Mid-afternoon on Day 2, providing practical insights into Windows security.

16. **Lucas Georges: Open Sesame: Stack Smashing Your Way into Opening Doors**
    - Late afternoon on Day 2, focusing on physical security vulnerabilities.

17. **Bill Demirkapi: Booting with Caution: Dissecting Secure Boot’s Third-Party Attack Surface**
    - Late afternoon on Day 2, crucial for those interested in boot-time security.

18. **Maxime Rossi Bellom, Damiano Melotti, Raphael Neveu, and Gabrielle Viala: Attacking the Samsung Galaxy A * Boot Chain**
    - Late afternoon on Day 1, focusing on Android boot chain vulnerabilities.

19. **Samuel Groß: The V8 Heap Sandbox**
    - Positioned at the end of Day 2, providing insights into browser security from an attacker’s perspective.

20. **Daniël Trujillo and Johannes Wikner: From Phantom to Inception: Leaking Data Using Branch-Free Predictor Training**
    - Early morning on Day 2, very technical and specific, appealing to a niche audience.

The agenda’s scheduling can significantly influence the perceived interest and importance of each talk, with prime slots often indicating higher anticipated attendance and impact.