Explore a 35-minute Black Hat conference presentation on Symbexcel, a new tool implementing Symbolic Execution for Excel 4.0 macros. Dive into the world of cybersecurity as experts Giovanni Vigna, Nicola Ruaro, Fabio Pagani, and Stefano Ortolani discuss how this innovative approach combats malicious macros. Learn about the challenges in detecting these attack vectors, the limitations of current security measures, and how Symbexcel's plugins support the analysis of highly obfuscated and evasive samples. Gain insights into Excel 4 macro functionality, evasion techniques, and the principles of Symbolic Execution. Discover the tool's architecture, including its loader, simulation manager, and step function. Understand the importance of deobfuscating malicious samples and evaluate the effectiveness of this cutting-edge cybersecurity solution.
Bringing the Power of Symbolic Execution to the Fight Against Malicious Excel 4 Macros