ctf-misc
CTF Miscellaneous
Quick reference for misc challenges. For detailed techniques, see supporting files.
Additional Resources
- pyjails.md - Python jail/sandbox escape techniques
- bashjails.md - Bash jail/restricted shell escape techniques
- encodings.md - Encodings, QR codes, audio, esolangs
- RF/SDR/IQ signal processing section below covers QAM, PSK, carrier recovery, timing sync
General Tips
- Read all provided files carefully
- Check file metadata, hidden content, encoding
- Power Automate scripts may hide API calls
- Use binary search when guessing multiple answers
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ctf-osint
Open Source Intelligence techniques for CTF challenges. Use when gathering information from public sources, social media, geolocation, or identifying unknown data.
21ctf-reverse
Reverse engineering techniques for CTF challenges. Use when analyzing binaries, game clients, obfuscated code, or esoteric languages.
19ctf-stego
Steganography techniques for CTF challenges. Use when data is hidden in images, audio, video, or other media files.
18ctf-web
Web exploitation techniques for CTF challenges. Use when solving web security challenges involving XSS, SQLi, CSRF, file upload bypasses, JWT attacks, Web3/blockchain exploits, or other web vulnerabilities.
14ctf-pwn
Binary exploitation (pwn) techniques for CTF challenges. Use when exploiting buffer overflows, format strings, heap vulnerabilities, race conditions, or kernel bugs.
12write-exploit
Write, test, and iterate on CTF exploit scripts. Use when you need to develop a working exploit with a test-debug-fix loop against a live target.
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