An extensive dive into ELF files: for security incident response, development and better understanding
We often don’t realize the craftsmanship of others, as we conceive them as normal. One of these things is the usage of common tools, like ps and ls. Even though the commands might be perceived as simple, under the hood there is more to it: ELF binaries. Let’s have an introduction into the world of this common file format for Linux and UNIX-based systems.