Attacking Network Protocols is a deep-dive into network vulnerability discovery from James Forshaw, Microsofts top bug hunter.
This comprehensive guide looks at networking from an attackers perspective to help you find, exploit, and ultimately protect vulnerabilities.
Part I starts with a rundown of networking basics and traffic capture, as it builds a foundation for analyzing a network.
Part II moves on to protocol analysis, both static and dynamic; youll learn about common protocol structures, cryptography, and protocol security, and how to reverse engineer code with IDA Pro, ILSpy, and Javasnoop.
Part III focuses on finding and exploiting vulnerabilities, including an overview of common bug classes, fuzzing, debugging, exhaustion attacks, and how to develop custom tools.
Forshaw ends with an overview of the best tools for analyzing and exploiting networks.
By the books end, youll have a deep understanding of how to analyze network communication and where to look for vulnerabilities.
Youll learn how to: -Capture, manipulate, and spoof packets both passively and on the wire -Reverse engineer code, brute force passwords, and decrypt traffic -Exploit vulnerabilities with denial-of-service attacks, authentication and authorization bypasses, and memory corruptions -Use capture and analysis tools like IDA Pro, Wireshark, and CANAPE -Strengthen your exploits by rerouting network traffic, exploiting compression, and controlling data flow Attacking Network Protocols is a must-have for any penetration tester, bug hunter, or developer looking to exploit and secure network vulnerabilities.
