PyConDE & PyData Berlin 2024

This workshop addresses the critical and often underestimated topic of race conditions in Python, with a focus on their security implications. We begin with an overview of race conditions, explaining their nature and the security risks they pose. Participants will engage with small Python applications designed to demonstrate these vulnerabilities. Through hands-on analysis, we identify where and why these race conditions occur. The session progresses to simulate attacks exploiting these weaknesses, highlighting their potential for exploitation. Finally, we explore effective mitigation strategies, emphasizing thread synchronization and safe programming practices. The workshop aims to equip attendees with a deep understanding of race conditions in Python and practical skills to enhance the security and robustness of their code.