{"product_id":"modern-software-exploitation-a-hackers-guide-to-understanding-and-defending-against-todays-vulnerabilities-9798286001859","title":"Modern Software Exploitation: A Hacker's Guide to Understanding and Defending Against Today's Vulnerabilities","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Barrett Henderson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Social Aspects - Human-Computer Interaction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eModern Software Exploitation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e takes you on a rigorous yet accessible journey into the heart of application security. We dissect the anatomy of common software flaws, from classic buffer overflows to the complex dance of heap corruption and the subtle dangers of format string bugs. You'll grasp how attackers leverage these weaknesses to gain initial access, escalate privileges, maintain persistence, move laterally across networks, and ultimately exfiltrate data. Beyond the offense, this book meticulously covers the crucial defensive strategies, including advanced compiler mitigations like ASLR, DEP, CFI, and cutting-edge hardware features like MTE. You'll learn essential secure coding practices, automated vulnerability discovery through fuzzing, and the critical phases of incident response and digital forensics.\u003cbr\u003eThe digital landscape is constantly evolving, and so are its threats. This book specifically addresses vulnerabilities relevant to modern C\/C++ applications, widely used Linux and Windows operating systems, and prevalent network protocols. It covers the latest defensive compiler technologies (like ASLR, DEP, CFI) and emerging hardware-assisted security features (such as MTE, PAC, and Intel CET). You'll understand the intricacies of heap management algorithms (like glibc malloc) and how adversaries manipulate them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside, you'll find comprehensive coverage designed to build your expertise from the ground up: \u003cbr\u003eLow-Level Foundations: Understand memory models, assembly language (x86\/x64), and CPU architecture.\u003cbr\u003eCore Vulnerabilities: Master stack-based and heap-based buffer overflows, format string bugs, integer overflows, Use-After-Frees, and Double-Frees, complete with practical exploitation exercises.\u003cbr\u003eBypassing Modern Defenses: Learn how DEP, ASLR, and other mitigations work, and how techniques like Return-Oriented Programming (ROP) are used to bypass them.\u003cbr\u003eKernel Exploitation: Grasp the fundamentals of operating system kernels, system calls, and how privilege escalation is achieved at the highest level.\u003cbr\u003eAutomated Discovery: Explore the power of fuzzing (AFL, libFuzzer, Peach Fuzzer) for finding vulnerabilities at scale.\u003cbr\u003ePost-Exploitation \u0026amp; Incident Response: Understand persistence, lateral movement, data exfiltration, and the full incident response lifecycle, including forensic artifact collection and analysis.\u003cbr\u003eFuture of Security: Explore emerging threats like supply chain attacks and AI\/ML vulnerabilities, alongside cutting-edge hardware-assisted security and formal verification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho is This Book For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is crafted for anyone with a solid grasp of programming fundamentals and an insatiable curiosity about cybersecurity. It's ideal for: \u003cbr\u003eAspiring Penetration Testers \u0026amp; Ethical Hackers: Build your offensive skills and understand how real exploits are crafted.\u003cbr\u003eSecurity Researchers: Deepen your knowledge of modern vulnerability classes and exploitation techniques.\u003cbr\u003eSoftware Developers \u0026amp; Engineers: Learn to write more secure, resilient code by understanding attacker methodologies.\u003cbr\u003eIncident Responders \u0026amp; Forensic Analysts: Gain critical insight into how compromises occur to improve your detection and recovery efforts.\u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Cybersecurity Students: A comprehensive resource for bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application.\u003cbr\u003eThe digital threat landscape isn't waiting. New vulnerabilities emerge daily, and sophisticated attacks are becoming alarmingly common. Every system, every line of code, is a potential target. Don't be caught unprepared.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster the art of modern software exploitation. Get your copy of \"Modern Software Exploitation NJ\" today and transform your understanding of cybersecurity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46335560810647,"sku":"9798286001859","price":2536.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798286001859.webp?v=1768675267","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/modern-software-exploitation-a-hackers-guide-to-understanding-and-defending-against-todays-vulnerabilities-9798286001859","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}