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June 29th, 2024 | Researchers at ETH Zurich develop the fastest possible flow algorithm

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This chapter delves into the exploit of a vulnerability in Factorio's Lua implementation, enabling arbitrary code execution on client machines through malicious servers. It highlights attack techniques such as crafting malicious Lua scripts in custom maps and manipulating Lua bytecode for remote code execution, while discussing the safety implications of Lua's bytecode and the potential for more secure alternatives like Luao.

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