A bug hunter's diary : a guided tour through the wilds of software security /

Although ominous-sounding terms like "zero-day" and "exploit" are widely used, even many security professionals don't know how bug hunters actually find and attack software security flaws. In A Bug Hunter's Diary, readers follow along with security expert Tobias Klein a...

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Main Author: Klein, Tobias
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
German
Published: San Francisco : No Starch Press, ©2011.
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Online Access:CONNECT
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Summary:Although ominous-sounding terms like "zero-day" and "exploit" are widely used, even many security professionals don't know how bug hunters actually find and attack software security flaws. In A Bug Hunter's Diary, readers follow along with security expert Tobias Klein as he tracks down and exploits bugs in some of the world's most popular programs. Whether by browsing source code, poring over disassembly, or fuzzing live programs, readers get an over-the-shoulder glimpse into the world of a bug hunter as Klein unearths security flaws and uses them to take control of affected systems. Readers
Physical Description:1 online resource (px, 194 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781593274153
1593274157
9781593273859
1593273851