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Which of the following is required to use the ReadProcessMemory function?

  • iostream
  • stdlib.h
  • stdio.h
  • Windows.h (correct)

    • The size of the data to read for the registers is 8 bytes.

    False

    What data type is suggested for storing the values returned by ReadProcessMemory?

    DWORD

    The main function in C++ starts with (blank) and ends with return 0;

    <p>int main(int argc, char** argv)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their descriptions:

    <p>base address = Starting point of memory read gold_value = Variable holding the read value bytes_read = Variable holding actual bytes read ReadProcessMemory = API function for reading memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the increase_money function do in the Player class?

    <p>Increases the player's money by 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The mov command is used to remove resources from RAM.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of model do multiplayer games use to allow players to interact?

    <p>Client-server model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a typical game, resources like images and sounds are loaded from the hard drive into ______.

    <p>RAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the programming components with their descriptions:

    <p>Player class = Defines player attributes like money and name increase_money function = Increments the player's money mov command = Moves data within memory client = Represents each player's copy of the game</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the server receive updates about a player's actions?

    <p>From the player’s client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Player class encapsulates player data and game mechanics.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically done with game data during the setup phase?

    <p>Loaded into RAM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a code cave in hacking?

    <p>To redirect code execution to a controlled memory area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reversing combines previous methods to retrieve the address we care about.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What register is referenced when determining the gold memory address in the example provided?

    <p>edx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of modifying Wesnoth's code in this chapter?

    <p>To prevent recruitment from costing gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The instruction responsible for decreasing gold during recruitment is 'sub dword ptr ds:[edx+4], ecx'. This means that _____ contains the cost of the unit just recruited.

    <p>ecx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Code Cave = A redirection method for custom code execution Reversing = Analyzing instructions to find base pointers DMA = Direct Memory Access edx = Register used for gold memory address reference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dynamic Memory Allocation (DMA) refers to the process where the gold address remains the same throughout the game.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method requires finding an instruction that modifies a specific value?

    <p>Reversing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What value will be used as the gold address in this chapter?

    <p>0x051D875C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The debugger that will be used in this chapter is called __________.

    <p>x64dbg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The final method of dealing with DMA is considered the least versatile.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the base target for the methods discussed in this chapter?

    <p>Wesnoth 1.14.9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components of the debugger with their descriptions:

    <p>Code Section = Displays the executed code Dump Section = Displays memory in hex and ASCII representation Registers = Shows the values of all registers Stack = Contains the application's stack information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done to locate the game code that decreases gold?

    <p>Recruit a unit while monitoring gold address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    X64dbg provides a Symbols tab that allows switching to the game's code and memory space.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The path to the x64dbg executable is __________.

    <p>C:\ProgramData\chocolatey\lib\x64dbg.portable\tools\release\x32\x32dbg.exe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a code cave?

    <p>To create a hidden section of instructions in memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A code cave can only be used to replace original instructions with a single new instruction.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the original code instruction for displaying terrain description?

    <p>0x00CCAF90 call dword ptr ds:[eax+28]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A code cave is typically used in sections of the game's memory that are ______.

    <p>unused</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After implementing a code cave, how can you return to the original code?

    <p>By jumping to the next instruction after the replaced one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following memory addresses with their functions:

    <p>0x00CCAF90 = Original instruction for terrain description 0x00D00000 = Code cave's newly created instruction 0x00CCAF93 = Next instruction after the original call 0x00D00003 = Hypothetical address not discussed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By redirecting the original code, we can invoke both the debug menu and the terrain description functionality.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in implementing a code cave according to the content?

    <p>Recreate the original call at the empty section of memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DMA stand for in the context of memory allocation in Wesnoth?

    <p>Direct Memory Access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The player’s gold address remains constant between games.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Player class in Wesnoth?

    <p>To store constant values related to the player that persist across games.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The command to create a new Game object in the code is 'player.game = new ______('Human', 100, 1);'

    <p>Game</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following variables with their types and uses in the Player class:

    <p>player_name = string, stores player's name wins = int, counts the number of wins game = Game, links to the current game object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To find the player's gold address, what should you do first?

    <p>Open Wesnoth and create a local game</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In order to easily find the gold address, you need to ensure that the first player is set to a Computer opponent.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in the process of finding the gold address?

    <p>Set a breakpoint on write on the gold address using x64dbg.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Game Hacking Academy - Study Notes

    • This book is a beginner's guide to game hacking techniques.
    • It was created in 2021 and contains material from 2019-2021.
    • The book is distributed freely , but donations are welcome to support future works.
    • Contact information for the author is provided (email and Twitter).
    • External resources are listed, such as software (VirtualBox, Cheat Engine, x64dbg) and games (Wesnoth, Wyrmsun, Urban Terror, Assault Cube).
    • The table of contents provides a detailed outline of the book's structure and topics, including computer fundamentals, game fundamentals, hacking fundamentals, debugging, reversing, programming, and more specific techniques for game hacks.

    1.1 Computer Fundamentals

    • A typical computer has many connected components: hard drive, RAM, video card, motherboard, and CPU.
    • Hard drives store files (such as photos, executables, and other system files).
    • RAM (Random Access Memory) is for quickly accessed data coming from the hard-drive.
    • Video cards handle displaying graphical elements.
    • Motherboards connect components and let them communicate.
    • The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the "brain" of the computer and handles instruction execution.

    1.1.2 CPU Registers

    • CPU's have small storage areas for data (called registers), used for speeding up instructions like adding two numbers.
    • Registers are used for storing and modifying data within the CPU

    1.1.3 Instructions

    • Computer programs are a series of instructions.
    • Instructions vary based on the architecture but typically involve operations like adding, subtracting, comparing numbers, and moving data in memory.

    1.1.4 Programs and Operations

    • Programs are collections of instructions used to process input and produce output.
    • Programs can be structured into functions.
    • A function, like a program, receives an input and produces an output.

    1.1.5 Binary, Decimal, and Hexadecimal

    • CPUs use binary (base-2) numbers to represent data, using 0 and 1.
    • Decimal (base-10) is the system we use for everyday arithmetic, with digits 0-9.
    • Hexadecimal (base-16) uses digits 0-9 and A-F to represent binary values more concisely.

    1.1.6 Programming Languages

    • Programming languages convert human-readable code into instructions a CPU can execute.
    • Assembly language is closer to the CPU's instructions than other higher-level languages (like C, C++, Java).
    • Higher-level languages like C++, Java, and Python make programming easier and more structured.

    1.1.7 Operating Systems

    • Operating systems (OS) are responsible for managing how a computer interacts with hardware and software.
    • They are essential for handling tasks like running programs, managing hardware devices, and providing a user interface.
    • Examples of OS's are Windows, Linux, and MacOS.

    1.1.8 Applications

    • Applications are programs that perform specific tasks for users.
    • Operating systems manage applications to make use of their functionality and handle user requests.
    • Different systems use various formats, like .exe for Windows programs. 

    1.1.9 Games

    • Games are a type of application with complex logic for game play and interactions
    • This includes handling graphics, sound, input (keys, mouse), and the rules of the game.
    • Games use external libraries for common tasks in a game like graphics.

    1.2 Game Fundamentals

    • Games have various parts: graphics, sound, input, physics, and game logic.
    • Games frequently use external libraries such as DirectX or OpenGL for graphics
    • Game logic describes how the game plays, including actions of characters, object interactions, and other behaviors within the game.

    1.2.2 Game Structure

    • Game structure consists of functions (like Setup or Main Loop).
    • Setup code executes once at the start of a game.
    • Main Loop runs constantly till the game ends and handles interactions, input, updates to the screen and more.

    1.2.3 Data and Classes

    • Game data, like player scores, positions, or inventory is stored in variables.
      • Arrays (or lists) are often used for multiple players or related things. 
    • Classes group the variables together with functions to process or modify that data.

    1.3 Hacking Fundamentals

    • Hacking involves modifying game memory to change in-game values 
    • Steps to modify the game memory include identifying what to change, finding the related memory location, locate-ing it in the game, modifying the memory
    • Different methods to achieve hacks (like modifying variables, specific sections of code, and files in memory.) 
    • Different hacks will require different approaches

    1.4 Setting Up a Lab VM

    • Virtual Machines (VMs) are software that simulate a physical computer and run different OSes.
    • VMs are useful for isolating hacking activities from personal machines to protect personal data and to make sure there are no interferences during the hacking activity.
    • VirtualBox is a free, open-source VM type.
    • Windows 10 is a popular choice for a VM operating system.
    • Using a VM will ensure that no changes will affect the host machine but only the virtual machine.

    1.5 Memory Hack (Target specific)

    • The target game is "The Battle for Wesnoth."
    • The goal is to change the amount of gold a player has.
    • The player's gold is stored in a variable in memory.
    • The steps to change the gold include identifying the variable storing the player's gold value, finding its memory location in the game, and then changing the variable's value through a scanner or debugger.

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