Lab 1: SetUID and Environment Variables

Due Date: Wednesday 1/19/22 before class

Lab Overview

For this lab, you will be understanding environment variables and the SetUID bit, how they work, and how they can lead to vulnerabilities. You can find the SEED lab description here.

Handin

Please write your lab report according to the description. Upload your answers as a PDF to blackboard. You must turn this in by

Resources

• This video from the SEED author may help

Prerequisite Reading

• SEED Book Chapters 1 and 2

Recommended Reading

• SetUID checklist
• Setuid demystified
• How to write a SetUID program

Acknowledgements

Significant content borrowed from Wenliang Du