Hunting File System Redirection Bugs Through Instrumentation

Explore file system redirection vulnerabilities and their impact on security in this 23-minute conference talk from HackMiami XI. Delve into the challenges posed by symbolic links, hard links, and reparse points in Windows systems, which can lead to unauthorized access and file manipulation. Learn from Asher Davila, a Mexican vulnerability researcher specializing in binary analysis, exploitation, and reverse engineering, as he shares insights on hunting these bugs through instrumentation. Gain valuable knowledge about the evolving security landscape of file systems and the potential risks associated with both Microsoft products and third-party software.