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Re: Exe to DATA

 
Sundar_7
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Exe to DATA

Hi experts,,

I came to know a exe file can be converted to

data by changing the magic number of the file.

Is it possible?

If yes,how can we do that??

Can u please point me out some docs for

the same

Thanks to all

Sundar
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Paula J Frazer-Campbell
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Re: Exe to DATA

Hi
I presume that you wish to look at the internals of the file.
Try what
or strings

HTH

Paula
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Dan Hetzel
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Re: Exe to DATA

Hi Sundar,

The file /etc/magic as well as 'man 4 magic' should point you in the right direction.

Best regards,

Dan
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