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Is it posible to make shellcode with C++?
Usualy I write assembly programs and thens dump their contents to get the shellcode. What I was wondering instead of assembly can I write a c++ program, then dump that and then use it instead of the ...
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Stack Smashing problem
I'm currently reading the popular article "Smashing the Stack for fun and profit" by Aleph One but I have a problem. I will try to isolate the problem and present to you only that detail.
Even if I ...
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Processor microcode manipulation to change opcodes?
I had recently thought of an extreme way of implementing security by obscurity and wanted to ask you guys if it's possible.
Would a person with no access to special processor documentation be able ...
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Better way to import Win32 APIs from injected shellcode
I'm injecting native x86 code into a .NET application, via a TLS callback in the binary image. Unfortunately, .NET executables only import mscorlib.dll within the PE, and have kernel32.dll mapped ...
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Why do complex viruses tend to be written in assembly? [closed]
For example Simile is extremely complex and is written in assembly. If something is going to be complicated isn't it best NOT to write it in assembly?
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Are there any tools that focus on shellcode analysis?
Shellcode presents certain challenges for disassembly. It often self-modifies, jumps to the stack (where the shellcode will likely be placed), and relies on certain unusual tricks that standard ...
