Breaking the Virtual Barrier of Exploit Chain Attacks in XR Systems

Extended Reality (XR) is an emerging technology that will soon be a ubiquitous part of daily life. However, the security of these systems remains a major concern as attackers can target these systems and get vital information about the user. XR systems integrate advanced sensors that are capable of collecting identifiable data of a user which can have devastating effects. One particularly concerning threat is exploit chain attacks are attacks that use chains of multiple exploits to compromise a system. Given the history of similar attacks on Android systems and the fact that a lot of XR headsets run some version of Android, this vulnerability is especially relevant. In this position paper, we examine the potential problems associated with exploit chain attacks on XR headsets.