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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