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loaded_dypper
loaded_dypper

Reputation: 354

How to convert a PE to shellcode

I wish to convert the compiled c++ code below to a shellcode

#include <iostream>
int main()
{
   std::cout << "hello world" << std::endl;
   return 0;
}

I have a basic idea of the PE format, but don't really know how to go about converting an exe to shellcode, as far as I know I don't need to convert the MZ or the dos statement. What I am asking for is guides or links on this subject or explanation from a more experienced hacker/developer on how would he/she do it not the code it self what to look for and what frameworks/programming languages to use

I am exploring pefile in python but I can't tell if I am on the right track

Upvotes: 2

Views: 978

Answers (1)

winapiadmin
winapiadmin

Reputation: 149

In the example code you really have a const char* which is placed in .rdata section (or .data) so you can't just take the shellcode out. And you used some external functions, you need to implement it in the shellcode.

The optimal solution is compile to MS-DOS COM to get the shellcode or implement yourself std::cout, then relocate the "hello world" to a location in the shellcode which you don't use.

Upvotes: 0

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