Re: Good advice: Learn Assembly

["Joel Jose" <joeljose420 () gmail com>]

even i'm having the same dilemma.. if u get any lead do inform me too.
any one still read phrack?.. ahh its been long.. let me refresh my
memories...

joel.

On Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 11:48 PM, Jim Kelly <macubergeek () comcast net> wrote:
> I have a personal goal of learning how to find vulnerabilities with fuzzers
> and code POCs (preferably in Python).
>
> Now I've gotten the traditional advice of "learn assembly" from a couple of
> folks. I wonder if that is necessary these days.
> I always thought one needed to learn assembly to code shell code.  With the
> capabilities of Metasploit, I wonder if this is still true? Do you need to
> know assembly coding to decipher the output of disassemblers like IDA Pro or
> debuggers like Olly?
>
> Setting aside the logistical problems of finding a local college that still
> teaches assembly....am I overlooking something here?
>
> All comments welcome.
>
> Jim
>
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