Binary Exploitation - picoCTF
and how the preprocessor differentiates between data (strings) and executable logic. Token Masking
Bypassing standard security to install APKs that aren't officially supported.
, a popular "fantasy console" for making and playing small games. An exploit discovered for this specific version involves the way its preprocessor handles tokens and multiline strings, allowing developers to run arbitrary code while bypassing the console's strict 8-token limit
: After the preprocessor "patches" the file, the boundaries of the string are removed or misinterpreted, causing the Pico-8 engine to run the previously hidden string as regular, active code. 3. Exploitation Technique