9FUZZING FOR ZERO-DAY VULNERABILITIES
Asking the right questions takes as much skill as giving the right answers.
–Robert Half
What happens if an attacker scans a system and doesn’t find any known vulnerabilities? Can they still gain access? Yes, but they’ll need to discover a new, unknown vulnerability. These unknown vulnerabilities are called zero-day vulnerabilities, and useful ones can sell for millions of dollars.
Finding a zero-day vulnerability often begins with finding a software bug. Once a hacker discovers a bug, they can exploit it to their advantage. Attackers use bugs to steal data, crash programs, take control of systems, and install ...
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