High Performance Fuzzing

Learn advanced techniques for high-performance fuzzing in this comprehensive conference talk from BSides Knoxville 2015. Explore the importance of performance in fuzzing, Microsoft SDL verification guidance, and historical performance statistics. Dive into key aspects of effective fuzzing, including target and input selection, engine design, input generation, and target execution. Discover methods for tracing target execution, monitoring trace output, and detecting failures. Gain insights into system cache optimization and efficient storage techniques using RAM disks to enhance fuzzing performance.

Introduction
Why Performance Matters
Microsoft SDL Verification Guidance
Historical Performance Stats (cmiller)
Target Selection
Input Selection
Engine Design
Input Generation
Execute Target
Trace Target Execution
Monitor Trace Output
Detect Failure / Non-Failure
System Cache
Storage: Ram Disk