CMSC398R

An introduction to exploiting common vulnerabilities in compiled applications. Topics include an overview of C, intro to x86 assembly, buffer overflows on stack and heap, format string bugs, heap exploitation, and other special topics (kernel/browser/blockchain). Students will be able to write exploits for all the bugs learned in class, and secure their own applications. A student-led course through Student-Initiated Courses (STICs) @ UMD: http://stics.umd.edu/ Click here to learn more about STICs.