An advanced exploit technique that uses existing code snippets (gadgets) to execute arbitrary code without injecting new code.

The process of creating software that takes advantage of vulnerabilities to perform unauthorized actions on a system.

Techniques and technologies designed to protect systems from unauthorized access and exploitation.

A systematic evaluation of security weaknesses in a system to identify potential risks and threats.

Information that helps organizations understand and mitigate potential cyber threats.

A security feature that prevents code from being executed in certain regions of memory, helping to mitigate exploits.

A security technique that randomly arranges the address space positions of key data areas to make it harder for attackers.

A set of tools and libraries designed to assist in the development and testing of exploits.

Short sequences of instructions ending in a return instruction that can be chained together to create ROP exploits.

Controlled environments like virtual machines or sandboxes used to test exploits without risk to production systems.

Exploiting vulnerabilities in dynamic memory allocation (heap) to execute arbitrary code or manipulate memory.

A secure setting where researchers can safely test and demonstrate exploits without impacting real systems.

The moral principles guiding exploit development to ensure responsible and legal practices.

Simulated cyber-attacks conducted to evaluate the security of a system by exploiting its vulnerabilities.

An assessment of a system's security measures to ensure compliance with security policies and best practices.

Software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise the integrity of a system.

A vulnerability that occurs when a program writes more data to a buffer than it can hold, potentially allowing exploits.

A small piece of code used as the payload in exploits, often to open a command shell on the target system.

A software emulation of a physical computer used for safe testing and development of exploits.

A security mechanism for separating running programs to minimize system-wide damage in case of an exploit.

The process of analyzing software to understand its components and functionality, often to find vulnerabilities.

A technique where an attacker inserts malicious code into a program to manipulate its execution.

A software update designed to fix vulnerabilities and enhance the security of a system.

The process of identifying, managing, and mitigating security incidents to minimize damage.

A repository of known vulnerabilities, providing information for security assessments and remediation.

The process of identifying and evaluating potential threats to a system to inform security measures.