Introduction to Return Oriented Programming

Learn the fundamentals of Return-Oriented Programming and modern binary exploitation through practical, exploitation-focused modules.

1. 1

   Stack Alignments and Stack Working

   Understand stack structure, calling conventions, and how stack alignment affects exploitation.

   • Stack Alignments and Stack Working

   1 hands-on challenge

2. 2

   Return to Shellcode

   Review classic shellcode execution and learn conditions for successful return-to-shellcode.

   • Return to Shellcode

   1 hands-on challenge

3. 3

   Gadget Analysis and Finding Gadgets

   Learn to identify, analyze, and select effective ROP gadgets.

   • Gadget Analysis and Finding Gadgets
4. 4

   ret2win

   Use ROP to reach hidden or privileged win functions in binaries.

   • ret2win

   1 hands-on challenge

5. 5

   ret2system

   Leverage system() to execute commands via crafted ROP chains.

   • ret2system

   1 hands-on challenge

6. 6

   ret2gets

   Extend control over memory and input using ret2gets patterns.

   • ret2gets

   1 hands-on challenge

7. 7

   ret2libc

   Reuse existing libc functions and data for powerful, reliable exploits.

   • ret2libc

   1 hands-on challenge

8. 8

   Out-of-Bounds and Arbitrary Writes

   Explore out-of-bounds primitives and their use in corrupting control data.

   • Out-of-Bounds and Arbitrary Writes

   1 hands-on challenge

9. 9

   Stack Pivoting

   Learn to pivot the stack to attacker-controlled memory regions.

   • Stack Pivoting

   1 hands-on challenge

10. 10

    Canary Bypass and Master Canary Overwrite

    Understand stack canaries and techniques to bypass or overwrite them.

    • Canary Bypass and Master Canary Overwrite

    1 hands-on challenge

• The Pwny way.