Chapter 4: Developing Shellcode for Windows

When it comes to target operating systems, you have a wide range of possibilities. Many organizations make use of a diverse operating system ecosystem. One of the most widely used operating systems is Microsoft Windows. Windows has been around for decades and has had its fair share of exploitability. Understanding how to make use of Windows components to develop shellcode is a key skill to have. In this chapter, we will focus on developing shellcode for Windows environments. It's important to note that we are not covering the shellcode creation of Windows internals, but rather developing shellcode for applications that run on Windows. In this chapter, you will learn about the anatomy of memory, the Windows architecture, and how various components need to be considered when developing shellcode. You will learn the thought process behind key shellcode techniques. I am really excited about this chapter and am confident that you will find...