format-string-exploitation

Maintained by yaklang

Format string exploitation playbook. Use when printf-family functions receive user-controlled format strings, enabling arbitrary stack reads (%p/%s), arbitrary memory writes (%n/%hn/%hhn), GOT/hook overwrites, and canary/libc/PIE leaks.

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Problem it solves

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When to use it

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format-string-exploitation is listed as an agent skill in RefHub. The listed maintainer is yaklang. The available catalog summary is: Format string exploitation playbook. Use when printf-family functions receive user-controlled format strings, enabling arbitrary stack reads (%p/%s), arbitrary memory writes (%n/%hn/%hhn), GOT/hook overwrites, and canary/libc/PIE leaks. When available, review the linked original source for exact usage instructions, required tools, and limitations.

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Install command

npx skills add yaklang/hack-skills --skill format-string-exploitation -y

Agent compatibility

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