Dan Luu 3/23/2014

Editing binaries

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This article explains the concept and practical utility of directly editing binary files. It argues that while often seen as unconventional, binary patching is a powerful technique for fixing bugs in closed-source software, ensuring compatibility with non-standard CPUs, or resolving emergencies like a faulty auto-update. The author provides a rationale for the practice and begins a practical demonstration using basic tools like lldb and a hex editor.

Editing binaries

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