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Ninad Mathpati

Ninad Mathpati is a Cybersecurity Enthusiast and Hacker with an ethical mindset. He has been working as an Application Security Engineer for 4+ years with core interest in Web, Mobile Application Security, Network Security, API Security, Source Code Analysis, and Thick Client Pentesting.

Exploiting Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities: A Step-by-Step Guide (Part 2)

April 24, 2023

Est Read Time: 18 min

Buffer overflow vulnerability happens when data written to a buffer exceeds its size, which may overwrite important data or execute malicious code. Attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access, execute malicious code, or steal sensitive data. This blog will provide an overview of buffer overflow exploitation, including its causes, consequences, and the methods attackers use to exploit it. It's important to understand the basics before diving into exploitation and steps of buffer overflow.

Cobalt Core Vulnerabilities

Overflow Vulnerabilities

April 3, 2023

Est Read Time: 14 min

Overflow vulnerabilities occur when a program or system accepts more data than it can handle, leading to memory corruption and potentially allowing attackers to execute malicious code. Core Pentester Ninad Mathpati writes about these types of vulnerabilities and how to prevent them.

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Risks of Open-Source Software

February 8, 2023

Est Read Time: 8 min

This article provides an overview of what open-source software is and its history. Core Pentester Ninad Mathpati explains that open-source software is any program whose source code is made available for use or modification and is developed as a public, open collaboration.

Vulnerabilities

All you need to know about JWT Pt. 2

December 26, 2022

Est Read Time: 13 min

Did you read our introductory blog on JSON tokens in November? Now time for a deeper dive into JSON Web Tokens, aka JWT. Core Pentester Ninad Mathpati expands on all things JWT.

Cobalt Core Vulnerabilities

Source Code Review

November 9, 2022

Est Read Time: 11 min

Are you checking your new products for vulnerabilities in all capacities? Ninad Mathpati shares what you need to be doing during your Source Code Review and what attackers look for.

Cobalt Core Vulnerabilities

iOS Pentesting 101

August 20, 2021

Est Read Time: 15 min

It is no secret that mobile devices are on the rise. According to the first-quarter 2021 Nielsen Total Audience Report...

Mobile Application Pentesting Vulnerabilities

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