Debugging is a methodical process of finding and reducing the number of bugs, or defects, in a computer program.
Questions tagged [debugging]
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Can't overwrite EIP in bufferoverflow example
I am trying to make a simple buffer-overflow exploit on an example program to understand binary exploitation a bit better. The goal is to simple write shellcode on the stack and execute it.
However, despite all the resources online, I keep running…
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How can I test if/how STIR/SHAKEN is working on my incoming calls? Both for detecting spoofed caller ID AND [bad sources]
How can I test if/how STIR/SHAKEN is working on my incoming calls? Both for detecting spoofed caller ID AND calls from disreputable (NON-'A' attestation) service providers/carriers/sources.
I'm looking for something vaguely like …
WHO's NoToOldRx4CovidIsMurder
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What mechanisms prevent me from "ptraceing" a signed OSX application?
I want to debug an application I have installed on my Mac.
The application comes in a ".app" format, which is basically a folder including the binary and some other frameworks and resources.
I was trying to attach to the process using ptrace(), but…
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Exploiting vulnerabilities in the C code
I'm preparing for an introductory information security examination in university and this is one of the examination questions on Secure Programming.
In such questions, I would usually catch for Buffer Overflow or Integer Overflow that lead to other…
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Is revealing login name of macOS into internet a security risk?
For example, sometimes I need to post debug messages to internet like this:
No such file : /Users/xxxxx/Documents/test.sh
My question is, is forgetting replacing the login name into xxxxx a security risk?
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Buffer Overflow: Advice on exploiting
int play() {
int a;
int b;
char buffer[010];
a = 0x41414141;
b = 0x42424242;
if (write(STDOUT_FILENO, "For a moment, nothing happened. Then, after a second or so, nothing continued to happen.\n> ", 91) < 0) {
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Olly Debugger Linux not functioning
In Kali Linux whenever I open a binary in Olly Debugger after compiling the c source file, it gives an error:
"The file is not a valid PE file."
No debugging takes place thereafter. Is there any workaround for this?
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If I put a variable in the private section of a class, will the variable have more protection againsted reverse engineering?
class LockdownUnlock{
private:
/*snip*/
std::string rootCertificate; //Will this protect the data?
/*snip*/
public:
/*snip*/
}LDUnlock;
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How to find bugs/ vulnerabilities in web apps/sites?
What knowledge is needed?
What software is to be used?
How are the reports written? PS: Websites like facebook.com
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