Exploiting Heap Overlaps via Chunk Extension with Off-by-One Vulnerabilities
Heap Extension Mechanism
Chunk extension is a common heap exploitation technique that enables chunk overlapping. Successful deployment requires two core prerequisites:
A heap-based vulnerability exists in the target binary
The vulnerability allows manipulation of chunk header metadata
This approach rarely grants direct control over program ex ...
Posted on Wed, 13 May 2026 12:47:34 +0000 by jrbissell