A new Linux hacking technique involves hijacking the Global Offset Table (GOT) and Procedure Linkage Table (PLT) to redirect function calls within a running process without creating new files. By overwriting a GOT entry, attackers can inject custom shellcode that executes in place of legitimate functions like 'puts.' This method offers a stealthier approach to code injection, relevant for cybersecurity professionals to understand for defensive strategies and binary analysis, highlighting the potential for sophisticated memory-level attacks.
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