Advanced Security Mechanisms for AIDL Communication in High-Risk Environments

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 04 | 01 | Page :
    By

    Kartik Patil,

  • Kshitish Mule,

  • Dr. Vishwajeet Goswami,

  • Suyog Gharat,

  • Vaibhavi Lahare,

  • Kamlesh Pawar,

  • Dheeraj,

  • Malviya,

  1. Student, Ajeenkya Dy Patil University, Maharashtra, India
  2. Student, Ajeenkya Dy Patil University, Maharashtra, India
  3. Associate Professor, Ajeenkya Dy Patil University, Maharashtra, India
  4. Student, Ajeenkya Dy Patil University, Maharashtra, India
  5. Student, Ajeenkya Dy Patil University, Maharashtra, India
  6. Student, Ajeenkya Dy Patil University, Maharashtra, India
  7. Student, Ajeenkya Dy Patil University, Maharashtra, India
  8. Student, Ajeenkya Dy Patil University, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Android Interface Definition Language (AIDL) serves as a critical component for inter-process communication (IPC) in Android systems, facilitating seamless interaction between different application components. However, in high-risk environments, such as military, healthcare, and financial systems, AIDL communication faces significant security challenges, including unauthorized access, data tampering, and privilege escalation. This paper presents a detailed review of the advanced security mechanisms designed to safeguard AIDL communication in such environments. We propose a comprehensive, layered security framework that integrates Android’s native protections with custom solutions for interface exposure control, identity verification, runtime policy enforcement, secure data handling, cryptographic integrity, and formal verification. In addition, we explore future research directions, such as machine learning-based anomaly detection, policy learning, and the use of Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) to further enhance the security of AIDL communication. Our findings highlight the importance of a multi- layered approach to securing IPC in high-risk contexts, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of inter-process communication in Android systems.

Keywords: AIDL, Inter-process Communication (IPC), Android Security, High-Risk Environments, Cryptographic Integrity

How to cite this article:
Kartik Patil, Kshitish Mule, Dr. Vishwajeet Goswami, Suyog Gharat, Vaibhavi Lahare, Kamlesh Pawar, Dheeraj, Malviya. Advanced Security Mechanisms for AIDL Communication in High-Risk Environments. International Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. 2025; 04(01):-.
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Kartik Patil, Kshitish Mule, Dr. Vishwajeet Goswami, Suyog Gharat, Vaibhavi Lahare, Kamlesh Pawar, Dheeraj, Malviya. Advanced Security Mechanisms for AIDL Communication in High-Risk Environments. International Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. 2025; 04(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijbcb/article=2025/view=234761


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Volume 04
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Received 26/04/2025
Accepted 14/10/2025
Published 24/12/2025
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