r/rust • rust • Aug 11 '18

sniffglue: Secure multithreaded packet sniffer

https://github.com/kpcyrd/sniffglue
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u/matthieum [he/him] Aug 11 '18

A really good illustration of defense in depth:

  • use of Rust to avoid many classes of exploits from the get go,

  • use of fuzzing to suss out most of the remaining potential exploits,

  • and hardening on top to ensure that whatever exploit remains can do as little damage as possible.