Michael Lynch 10/23/2024

Using Nix to Fuzz Test a PDF Parser (Part One)

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This article explains how to use the Nix package manager to automate and simplify the fuzz testing process for a PDF parser. It details creating a Nix configuration that handles dependencies, compilation, and test execution in one command, and shares the author's success in finding an unpatched bug in a PDF renderer using this method.

Using Nix to Fuzz Test a PDF Parser (Part One)

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