[fuzzing] finally read my book: Open Source Fuzzing Tools

Gadi Evron ge at linuxbox.org
Mon Oct 12 11:38:02 UTC 2009


So, everyone else who wrote a book sent it here. I just never felt right 
about writing about mine until now.

The book Open Source Fuzzing Tools was a massive collaboration with many 
people, from Prof. Barton Miller (who wrote the introduction) to some of 
our regulars here such as Charlie Miller.

Having now read it with enough time passing, I can attest that it is 
indeed very good. I had low expectations due to issues with the 
publisher (Syngress was bought out and communication, editing and even 
payment was a massive issue).

Having seen the other books, I would say this one is not the best 
reference on fuzzing, nor is it the best manual. It is however, the very 
best current introductory text on the subject.

It is also one of the better books on the theory of fuzzing and how to 
do various types of fuzzing. It is not, however, very good on the "let's 
do it!" part.

In retrospect, I am happy with it when I thought I'd be disappointed!

While I won't benefit much from you buying the book, it is worth a read!

	Gadi.


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