DocumentCode
1127962
Title
The shellcode generation
Author
Arce, Irwin
Author_Institution
Core Security Technol., Boston, MA, USA
Volume
2
Issue
5
fYear
2004
Firstpage
72
Lastpage
76
Abstract
We can build an entire taxonomy of attacks on network security by understanding exploitation programs, which take advantage of bugs in software running on vulnerable systems, these programs´ technical capabilities and their connection to those who develop and use them. For the past decade, exploit tools have signaled the evolution of a community of adversaries comprising numerous inexperienced and unskilled attackers commonly referred to as script kiddies, and a few experienced, technically savvy attackers. Exploit programs are tell-tale signs of attackers´ sophistication: if studied meticulously, they can provide insight into current and future trends.
Keywords
computer network management; invasive software; telecommunication security; attack taxonomy; exploit tools; exploitation programs; future trends; network security; script kiddies; shellcode; Computer bugs; Computer security; Computer worms; Extremities; Information security; Payloads; Privacy; Software packages; Springs; Weapons; attack; exploitation program; exploits; taxonomy of attacks;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Security & Privacy, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1540-7993
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MSP.2004.87
Filename
1341416
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