Open Source Fuzzing Tools

Chapter 3. Building a Fuzzing Environment

Solutions in this chapter:

• Basic Tools and Setup

• Data Points

• Crash Dumps

• Fuzzer Output

• Debuggers

• Summary

Introduction

Fuzzing is a funny thing and often misunderstood. A fuzzer is a tool used to produce a result, not the result itself, although often the development of the fuzzer is treated as the end of the story. The intended result of a fuzzer is to expose some sort of flaw in a software application that can be used to twist the internal workings and application of the operating system. To make the most of the consequences of a fuzzer run, a researcher must be able to gather all the information possible about ...