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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Klein, Tobias (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: San Francisco : No Starch Press c2011.
Edición:1st edition
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Sumario: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
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (212 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781593274153