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Episode 103: Getting ANSI about Unicode Normalization

Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast

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Unicode Vulnerabilities and Security Risks

This chapter examines the complexities of Unicode normalization and its potential security implications, particularly in relation to command injection and cookie manipulation. The conversation highlights how certain characters, like the yen symbol, can be misinterpreted, leading to vulnerabilities in web applications and libraries. It underscores the necessity for thorough testing and understanding of Unicode in order to mitigate risks associated with fuzz testing and session fixation attacks.

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