Managed Code Rootkits
Hooking into Runtime Environments
By- Erez Metula, CISSP, Founder of AppSec
Imagine being able to change the languages for the applications that a computer is running and taking control over it. That is exactly what managed code rootkits can do when they are placed within a computer. This new type of rootkit is hiding in a place that had previously been safe from this type of attack-the application level. Code reviews do not currently look for back doors in the virtual machine (VM) where this new rootkit would be injected. An invasion of this magnitude allows an attacker to steal information on the infected computer, provide false information, and disable security checks. Erez Metula shows the reader how these rootkits are developed and inserted and how this attack can change the managed code that a computer is running, whether that be JAVA, .NET, Android Dalvik or any other managed code. Management development scenarios, tools like ReFrameworker, and countermeasures are covered, making this book a one stop shop for this new attack vector.
Audience
Intermediate to advanced pen testers; hackers; malware researchers; software engineers; OS designers and developers
Paperback, 336 Pages
Published: October 2010
Imprint: Syngress
ISBN: 978-1-59749-574-5
Reviews
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"A well-put-together work: I was able to put some of the tasks to work for me right away. An excellent resource: Technical enough to be useful, but not overly technical." -- Chris Griffin, Trainer, ISECOM USA"As someone who has to deal with .NET security every day, I always look for new ideas and tools to make .NET applications more secure. This book provides both. It's especially valuable when you have to protect apps without having access to their original source code." -- Kyle C. Quest, GREM, GWAPT, GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, GCWN, GCUX, GCFW, GSNA, CISSP, CIPP, Director of Security Engineering, MetraTech"Overall the book is very well structured and presented in a way that maintains the readers interest as the author delves ever deeper into why hackers use MCRs to target an organisations applications. Continuity of the content is maintained by helpful summaries at the end of each chapter Mr Metula is a consummate and talented security practitioner who knows his subject thoroughly. I consider this book to be excellent value for money and would recommend it to any security professional. In todays austere economic climate, modern IT solutions are being sought that are proven value for money. The use of virtual servers is rapidly increasing as they provide better utilisation and increased productivity of existing resources. This book highlights the risks of adopting such technology and provides valuable advice on countermeasures to mitigate those risks."--InfoSecReviews.com
"In todays austere economic climate, modern IT solutions are being sought¿that are proven value for money. The use of virtual servers is rapidly increasing¿as they provide better utilisation and increased productivity of existing resources. This book highlights the risks of adopting such technology and provides valuable advice on countermeasures to mitigate those risks."--Best Hacking and Pen Testing Books in InfoSecReviews Book Awards
Contents
Part I: Overview
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Managed Code Rootkits
Part II: Malware Development
Chapter 3: Tools of the Trade
Chapter 4: Runtime Modification
Chapter 5: Manipulating the Runtime
Chapter 6: Extending the Language with a Malware API
Chapter 7: Automated Framework Modification
Chapter 8: Advanced Topics
Part III: Countermeasures
Chapter 9: Defending against MCRs
Part IV: Where Do We Go from Here?
Chapter 10: Other Uses of Runtime Modification
