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The 2006 Underhanded C Contest Begins

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the segmentation-fault-core-dumped dept.

Xcott Craver writes "The second annual Underhanded C Code Contest is live as of April 4th, and runs until July 4th. The object is to write malicious C code that looks perfectly readable and innocent under informal inspection of the source."

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  1. I Win by ExE122 · · Score: 5, Funny

    In this contest you must write code that is as readable, clear, innocent and straightforward as possible, and yet it must fail to perform at its apparent function. To be more specific, it should do something subtly evil.

    system("c:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe");

    Where's my prize?

    --
    "Man Bites Dog
    Then Bites Self"
    --
    Capitalism: When it uses the carrot, it's called democracy. When it uses the stick, it's called fascism.
  2. I know... by scolby · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...I'll design a media player that appears to be playing a CD when it's actually installing a root kit that creates an easy way back door for malware.

    And then I'll get sued by Sony for copyright infringement.

  3. Re:Can someone explain this to me? by adyus · · Score: 5, Funny

    Um, I think your signature should be number three:
    1. It teaches you not to take all code at face value, and actually read into it.
    2. It's fun.
    3. It's like sex, except I'm having it!

    :)
  4. Re:Can someone explain this to me? by Guignol · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yes, for instance we could say it is malicious if it wouldn't halt