Logistics

  • Due: Thursday, November 13th AoE.
  • Submission instructions: make sure that the required assignment5.py and document (assignment5.doc) are submitted to Canvas
  • Deadline reminder: after the deadline passes, you cannot earn any points for this assignment.

Outside resources

On this assignment, there are no restrictions on the use of outside resources for help in any way, including use of AI tools like ChatGPT.

Assignment

  • Develop a assignment5.py that starts at the program’s entry point, identifies the subset of functions and instructions that form a viable execution path to the backdoor and ultimately produces the flag. For each identified element, provide: disassembly snippets, a short description of its role, a call graph highlighting the selected functions, and control-flow graphs (CFGs) with the critical functions/instructions clearly annotated (e.g., circled or otherwise emphasized) in the assignment5.doc. Download the binary here

Grading–30 points

  • 10: correct flag.
  • 10: assignment5.py can print the correct execution path from entry point to the flag.
  • 10: Appropriate explanations in assignment5.doc.

Grading turnaround

Final scores will be run at 6am on the due date and scores will be uploaded to Canvas by the next class meeting.