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The number of security countermeasures against user-land exploitation is on the rise. Because of this, kernel exploitation is becoming much more popular among exploit writers and attackers. Playing with the heart of the operating system can be a dangerous game: This book covers the theoretical techniques and approaches needed to develop reliable and effective kernel-level exploits and applies them to different operating systems (Linux, Solaris, Mac OS X, and Windows). Kernel exploits require both art and science to achieve. Every OS has its quirks and so every exploit must be molded to fully exploit its target. This book discusses the most popular OS families-UNIX derivatives, Mac OS X, and Windows-and how to gain complete control over them. Concepts and tactics are presented categorically so that even when a specifically detailed exploit has been patched, the foundational information that you have read will help you to write a newer, better attack or a more concrete design and defensive structure.
- Covers a range of operating system families - UNIX derivatives, Mac OS X, Windows
- Details common scenarios such as generic memory corruption (stack overflow, heap overflow, etc.) issues, logical bugs and race conditions
- Delivers the reader from user-land exploitation to the world of kernel-land (OS) exploits/attacks, with a particular focus on the steps that lead to the creation of successful techniques, in order to give to the reader something more than just a set of tricks
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- Paperback: 442 pages
- Publisher: Syngress; 1 edition (September 15, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1597494860
- ISBN-13: 978-1597494861
- Product Dimensions: 1.1 x 7.3 x 9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Free A Guide to Kernel Exploitation: Attacking the Core
While there are many crackers in the programming world, what separates the amateurs from the pros is the ability to successfully attack the bastion of security, the kernel of the operating system. The code in the kernel runs with full privilege so obviously if you can get in and run malicious code at the level of the kernel, then there is nothing else to stop it from doing whatever the cracker intends.
There are two fundamental and hopefully distinct audiences for this book. The first are the crackers that want to take their game up to the next level and prove that they can run with the big dogs when it comes to cracking systems. The second audience are the people that program operating systems kernels, by understanding the techniques used to attack the kernel, you are better able to program systems that will withstand attack.
The opening three chapters consist of explanations of the generic concepts that prepare the way for understanding how kernels can be attacked and exploited. Chapter four deals with attacks specifically on UNIX systems, chapter five with attacks on Mac OS X and chapter 6 with how to attack Windows systems. Chapter seven deals with remote kernel exploitation, chapter 8 is a Linux case study and chapter 9 looks to the future forms of attack and defense.
This last point is the key; it is impossible to create a defense unless you clearly understand the tactics used to attack. Therefore, this is a book that should be read by all people that program operating system kernels.
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