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# Fuzzing | ||
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<!-- prettier-ignore --> | ||
:::info | ||
Work in Progress | ||
Fuzzing is a dynamic code analysis technique used to discover coding errors and security loopholes in software applications. It involves providing invalid, unexpected, or random data as inputs to a software program. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up and running fuzz tests on WasmEdge applications. | ||
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## Prerequisites | ||
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- WasmEdge Runtime and API | ||
- C++ Compiler (e.g., GCC or Clang) | ||
- Fuzzing tool (e.g., AFL, libFuzzer) | ||
- Basic knowledge of C++ and WebAssembly | ||
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## How to Fuzz Test | ||
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### Step 1: Install Fuzzing Tool | ||
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For this guide, we'll use [AFL (American Fuzzy Lop)](https://github.com/google/AFL) as the fuzzing tool. Install it using the package manager for your OS. | ||
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For Ubuntu: | ||
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```bash | ||
sudo apt-get install afl | ||
``` | ||
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### Step 2: Prepare the WasmEdge Application | ||
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Ensure that your WasmEdge application is compiled and ready for testing. Identify the functions that you want to fuzz. These are typically functions that handle file I/O, data parsing, or any form of external input. | ||
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### Step 3: Write a Fuzzing Target | ||
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Create a C++ file that will serve as your fuzzing target. This file should include the WasmEdge API and should call the function you want to fuzz. | ||
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```cpp | ||
#include <wasmedge.h> | ||
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extern "C" int LLVMFuzzerTestOneInput(const uint8_t *Data, size_t Size) { | ||
WasmEdge::Configure Conf; | ||
WasmEdge::VM VM(Conf); | ||
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if (VM.loadWasm(Data, Size)) { | ||
VM.validate(); | ||
VM.instantiate(); | ||
VM.execute("your_function", {/* optional args */}); | ||
} | ||
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return 0; | ||
} | ||
``` | ||
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### Step 4: Compile the Fuzzing Target | ||
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Compile the fuzzing target with AFL's version of the compiler and enable the fuzzing mode. | ||
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```bash | ||
afl-g++ -o fuzz_target fuzz_target.cpp -lwasmedge_c_api | ||
``` | ||
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### Step 5: Run the Fuzzer | ||
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Run AFL to start fuzzing. | ||
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```bash | ||
afl-fuzz -i input_dir/ -o output_dir/ ./fuzz_target @@ | ||
``` | ||
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Here, `input_dir` is a directory containing sample input files, and `output_dir` is where AFL will store the results. | ||
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### Step 6: Analyze Results | ||
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AFL will generate a lot of data, including: | ||
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- Queue: Test cases that exhibit new behaviors. | ||
- Crashes: Inputs that caused the program to crash. | ||
- Hangs: Inputs where the program took too long to execute. | ||
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Review these files to understand the vulnerabilities or bugs in your application. | ||
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## Best Practices | ||
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- **Start Small:** Use simple input files initially to help the fuzzer understand the basic program behavior. | ||
- **Code Coverage:** Use tools like afl-cov to measure code coverage and ensure that the fuzzer is exercising all code paths. | ||
- **Continuous Fuzzing:** Integrate fuzzing into your CI/CD pipeline to catch issues early. | ||
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Fuzzing is an effective way to discover vulnerabilities and bugs that might not be apparent through conventional testing methods. By following this guide, you can set up a robust fuzzing workflow for your WasmEdge applications, thereby enhancing their security and reliability. | ||
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:::note | ||
If you need a Wasm specific fuzzer, this https://github.com/wasmerio/wasm-fuzz/ can give more infomation and details pertaining to your use cases | ||
::: | ||
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### Further References | ||
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- https://github.com/wasmerio/wasm-fuzz/blob/master/afl.md | ||
- https://github.com/rust-fuzz/afl.rs | ||
- https://rust-fuzz.github.io/book/introduction.html | ||
- https://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/afl/ | ||
- https://afl-1.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ | ||
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_fuzzy_lop_(fuzzer) |
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