Exploit Writing Course

Explore various exploits and how to choose the right Metasploit payload.

47 minutes

Course description

In this course, learn the workflows for structured exception handlers (SEH) and return oriented programming (ROP) to bypass buffer overflow, how and when to use egghunters and how to handle restricted character sets. The course also discusses Metasploit payload varieties and how to choose the right one before you compromise a target.

Syllabus

Metasploit Payloads

Video - 00:08:00
Payloads

Video - 00:08:00
Return-Oriented Programming

Video - 00:10:00
Restricted Character Set

Video - 00:05:00
Egghunter Shellcode

Video - 00:07:00
SEH Exploits

Video - 00:09:00

Meet the author

Keatron Evans

Keatron is a highly experienced cybersecurity expert and VP of Portfolio and Product Strategy at Infosec with a wealth of expertise. Keatron is a respected author, instructor and speaker who holds numerous cybersecurity certifications and regularly contributes as a subject matter expert for major media outlets.

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