Part 2: Vulnerability Fundamentals

In this section, you will first explore the pen testing fundamentals of the Python and PowerShell scripting languages before moving on to a three-chapter study on shellcoding. This review will cover the basics of stack manipulation and how the techniques have matured alongside defenses. The end of this study will analyze modern-day antivirus evasion. Finally, we’ll take a look at Windows kernel vulnerability fundamentals and exploit research with the fuzzing methodology. 

This part of the book comprises the following chapters:

• Chapter 8, Python Fundamentals
• Chapter 9, PowerShell Fundamentals
• Chapter 10, Shellcoding – The Stack
• Chapter 11, Shellcoding – Bypassing Protections
• Chapter 12, Shellcoding – Evading Antivirus
• Chapter 13, Windows Kernel Security
• Chapter 14, Fuzzing Techniques