Attacking Networking Protocols

Breaking Binary Formats is a hands-on journey into the world of file format security from Alex Turner, a top researcher in vulnerability discovery.
This practical guide explores binary formats from an attacker's mindset, teaching you how to identify weaknesses, exploit them, and defend against real-world threats.

You’ll begin with the fundamentals of how files are structured and parsed, before diving into static and dynamic analysis, format reverse engineering, common design flaws, and real-world exploitation techniques. From simple parsing bugs to complex memory corruption attacks, you'll build the skills needed to tackle binary formats like a pro.

Learn how to:

• Capture, manipulate, and replay packets
• Develop tools to dissect traffic and reverse engineer code to understand the inner workings of a network protocol
• Discover and exploit vulnerabilities such as memory corruptions, authentication bypasses, and denials of service
• Use capture and analysis tools like ­Wireshark and develop your own custom network proxies to manipulate ­network traffic

Breaking Binary Formats is essential reading for penetration testers, security researchers, and developers who want to master the art of finding and exploiting file-based vulnerabilities.