Questions tagged [patching]
Patching is the process of adding or deleting code from an executable file in order to modify its functioning.
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How can I edit loaded c++ dll in c# environment with dnspy i must edit ram on runtime? [closed]
How can I edit loaded c++ dll in c# environment with dnspy i must edit ram on runtime
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tutorial of run-time hacking with Dnspy
Is anybody have good resource or tutorial of run-time hacking or memory hacking with .NET Applications with dnspy.
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Patch Arm binary with Ida
In Ida I can patch binary that run on x86 , but not binary that run on Arm.
How can I simply patch binary , change assembly(not only hex) and save to new binary file
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How to Insert Call to Already Imported Function in amd64 Windows DLL using IDA Pro?
I am trying to patch a function in 64-bit Windows DLL to load data I have inserted into the resource table of the DLL. I want to insert code something like this:
mov r8d, 0Ah ; lpType
mov ...
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How to hook eval function in node.js
As the eval() function of JavaScript is an evil, I want to hook or monkey-patch eval() function of JavaScript in node.js. I want to intercept all arguments passed in eval() function. Please guide me ...
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How to Modify CBZ Branch in ARM64?
If I want after running the CBZ W0, loc_C5C8 command
Run to the ADRP X8,#selRef_curent_version@PAGE command
regardless of the condition (in picture), what should I do?
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How to save a binary after patching it in cheat engine?
The title asks it all tho
But cheat engine will not allow you to save the patch binary so
what methods can I try to save it after I patch it in cheat engine?
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How to use arm-none-eabi-objcopy to extract texts, translate, and rebuild ELF file
I have this arm elf file: https://www20.zippyshare.com/v/2yLS1H8D/file.html
I want to extract the user-interface texts to translate them to my local language.
I found the section containing the texts ...
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Alternative APIs to hook instead of messagebox for message pop ups?
So i am reversing an app that pops up a message at some point, but its not doing this using messagebox
i also tried to pause and then run to user code but didn't work, so what are some of the other ...
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How to change the title of a windows GUI app when patching? (the title that usually writes the application name)
So I'm trying to patch a binary (its a GUI app), and i want to patch the title of it as well when I'm patching it, and by title i mean the text that appears on top of the app that usually is the ...
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How to add a message box to a PE [closed]
So, I have a "simple" question. I have this PE that I want to show a message box when the file is launched. How can I patch the file and make the window? Thanks!
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Find a instruction in a binary file (PE) based on a virtual address of a string reference
English is not my first language, so I'm sorry if my text isn't so clear.
I'm trying to program an automatic patcher for a PE binary that should work for multiple versions of this executable. For ...
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Injecting C++ code, while also maximizing compatibility with other injections
Using the New Vegas Script Extender C++ API for Fallout New Vegas, I am able to write to the process' memory directly at runtime through a .dll plugin that's loaded by the NVSE injector. But it is not ...
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Does the loader fill the IAT table of an .exe in load time by checking the corresponding export tables or during run time?
I came upon this question :
Can we hook the Nt or Zw functions using IAT hooking, or just inline hooking?
and it got me wondering, lets say for some reason some function was not in the IAT of our ...
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Add MessageBox statically modify
So i'm doing this challenge which i have an exe file and a dll all i have to do is
modify it statically to pop a MessageBox.
The exe file is loading the dll which load the MessageBox, with ollydbg ...
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Frida: Make executable immune to updates
I have few questions which are related to each other so I'm going to ask all of them here.
I have a dll which has no debug symbols(ASLR and relocation is disabled). The functions have names like ...
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In reverse engineering, what does it mean to “patch a file”?
I've been solving some crackmes, and every file that I download, in the "instructions" says: "Patching is obviously not allowed". What does that mean? And how does one patch a file?
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Hex editing a program to change variable types
For starters guys please don't get mad at me because I really googled this question for a while and couldn't find a satisfying answer. Also if I'm asking an idiotic question, I apologize beforehand.
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How to export to *.so file after patching in ghidra
I'm using ghidra to patch an *.so file in the Android APK.
While exporting the patched file from ghidra, using the "Export program" option from the "File" menu, it don't have *.so in the supported "...
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Changing a string pointer while debugging
I'm facing an issue, and I'm not sure what is the best way to handle it.
While debugging a program (x64, windows), the program copies certain string using
errno_t strncpy_s(char *restrict dest, ...
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Output address path during .exe execution
I have an obfuscated software. I'm a beginner in this area, so I don't find where a patch would be useful for what I want to do.
It turns out that I have an idea of how I could find out in which ...
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How to write sequence of machine code in radare2?
I know how to write an opcode and how to increment and decrement machine code using plus and minus keys. However, how do I write a sequence of machine code at an offset?
E.g. if I want to write five ...
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Defence against cracking [closed]
Say I wrote an application and published demo version of it with a possibility to buy a full version. I was wondering if it is possible to stop people from cracking it, so that the only ones who use ...
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Any way to edit an ELF binary without hex? [duplicate]
So, this is a noob question, I am a complete beginner in this field, so sorry if I'm wasting your time in any way.
I wanted to know, if there is a way to edit an ELF binary without using a hex editor....
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Is it possible to change a signed byte to an int in compiled assembly code?
I'm trying to mess around with an old game and I want to reposition a UI element.
I found the address of where the x and y position get set (It's set to an X position of 90 and a Y position of 358) ...
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Is it possible to add a label to an ELF executable and then call that label? If so, how?
Let's say we have this simple "hello world" nasm code that will be compiled to an ELF executable:
global main
section .data
message db "Hello World!", 0x00
section .text
main:
call ...
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How to patch JNI library to call functions on Linux
According to this post it is possible to run functions inside a shared library so long as they do not have a dependency on the JVM
It works by patching the .dynamic ELF section to remove ...
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Patching an app that updates frequently
Hello i am working with an app coded in c# which updates very often usually within 2-3 days or sometimes every 12 hours
The updates are really needed for the app to work
So i was wondering what can i ...
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Assemble function of IDA Pro not working properly
I am using the Patch Program option of IDA Pro to edit the assembly of a binary at runtime.
When I enter the following instruction:
mov rax, [rsp + 0x48]
I get an "Invalid operand" error from IDA ...
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getting %localappdata% in asm
I have an old windows x86 application that no longer works properly since windows 8. This app creates files within its own folders for things like app settings. Unfortunately, Microsoft no longer ...
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immediate value change when start debugging
I patch the code for my work. I have a problem with code patching.
I use IDA pro 6.8.
I added code like this.
(Assembly) (Hex dump)
mov eax, 638BACh --> B8 AC 8B 63 00
Not problem ...
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Does V-Table patching (via DLL injection) only work for COM objects/classes?
Okay so not too long ago i was introduced to the concept of hooking/detouring, it took me some time to get my head around, but despite the lack of information available, eventually i was able to hook ...
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IDAPython Code <-> Data
I'm looking for a way, to make programmatically change of data type. This is the same as you press 'C' or 'D'.
For example convert this:
.text:00401008 unk_401008 db 55h ; U ; ...
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Outputting a patched DLL from x64dbg
I've been working on reversing an extremely outdated piece of software that I happen to need in order to get at the information stored in some equally outdated "database" files.
Using x64dbg, I've ...
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Trying to change JE to JNE in x32dbg for instructions that change
I have found two if statements in an application that I want to alter. I've made the two changes and saved the patch file using x32dgb and the application boots up successfully, however; the change ...
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How to solve anti-patch protection involving NtContinue? [duplicate]
I'm having an issue when trying to patch an application. If I open the .exe application with x64dbg, it first goes through ntdll.dll and then runs the application module. It works fine as long as I ...
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ELF binary corrupted after adding instruction in non-executable section
I've been messing around a little with Radare2 trying to master binary exploitation and patching.
I added a couple of assembly instructions to an x86 elf binary in a non-executable section of the file,...
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Radare2 - Insert asm instructions without overwriting
In order to patch a x86 elf file on Linux, I'm struggling to insert a specific assembler instruction into the binary file without overwriting any of the preexisting instructions.
I've been reading ...
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Patching a class file inside Jar using bytecode
I was trying to patch an application, but the application is required to exact same class size as the original one but editing class file with JByteMod, Recaf or whatsoever always changes the class ...
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How do TDBCtrlGrid or TDBCtrlPanel Borland Delphi controls add new text rows?
I am trying to reverse engineer an old native application written in Borland Delphi in order to modify it for my needs:
The application interfaces with the special hardware and displays events that ...
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OSX User level application Preferences (plist) are not loaded after binary modification
I am working on a project that requires to modify an existing OSX application's dylib binary (few bytes to correct an obsolete URL). I do not have access to the application source code nor the code ...
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translate arm instructions to hex
I looking for simple tool(not site) to translate arm instruction to hex like http://armconverter.com/.
Without linker , I want put 1 instruction , and want get the hex .
Do you know one please?
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Remove a mutex on windows (with debugger/disassembler)
I'd like to patch an app to avoid it to use/create a specific mutex, because this one prevents the app from running in multiple instances. I'm already able to close the mutex's handle with the app ...
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Edit arm thumb2 intelhex file
I have intelhex file to arm 32 bits thumb 2.
I want edit this file add/ change instructions.
Looking for easy and free tool (prefer gui windows tool ) to do it please.
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How to patch a binary file and save it? [closed]
I have an ARM executable binary file and I want to patch it at precise virtual addresses. Is there any safe (and automated) way to perform this task ?
Any scripts or tools are welcome!
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How to add code to compiled java class
I have java code that is compiled to a .class file.
There is a function that gets few parameters and do some action (e.g. get int x and int y and do x+y)
I want to add to this .class file code that ...
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Inject code into exe
I don't know whether this is the right place to ask this question. I want some guide lines on this subject because I don't know how to search my problem in the internet.
I want to create an ...
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School project - Cracking a school emulator
John here. I'm in the last half of our IT school, and we got a side project from one of our teachers. He wrote a emulator back in 2009 in delphi, which is in use till that time. Nothing special, just ...
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How to edit and modify a class with ILSpy + Reflexil
In the Maxsea.SmartDesktop.dll, I want to edit and modify class b1g.
There is this in :
if (isCrackedResult != null && isCrackedResult.IsCracked)
and I want to modify for this :
if (...
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What's the best way of improving already compiled binary?
Like if I want to patch a function in a PE.
Now my way of doing this would be inserting a new section using lets say LordPE and then compiling anything I want to add up here and patching the original ...
