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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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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San Francisco
No Starch Press
2011
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| Collection: | O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| 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 |
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| Physical Description: | px, 194 pages illustrations |
| ISBN: | 9781593273859 1593274157 9781593274153 |