vscode-pwn-dev-container

A dev container for rapid prototyping of binary exploits.

This container provides a pre-configured environment for binary exploitation, including commonly used tools like GDB (with pwndbg), pwntools, and glibc debug symbols. Ideal for quick prototyping, CTF practice, or debugging vulnerable programs in a reproducible and isolated setup.

🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/CyberDefenseInstitute/vscode-pwn-dev-container.git
cd vscode-pwn-dev-container

2. Open in Visual Studio Code

Launch VS Code and open this folder. When prompted, or from the Command Palette (F1):

Dev Containers: Rebuild and Reopen in Container

🦪 Shell Access

You can interact with the container directly:

From VS Code

• Open an Integrated Terminal (Ctrl+`) inside the container.

From your host terminal

docker exec -w /workspace -it pwn-dev-container-ubuntu24.04 bash

🛠 Customizing the Container

Feel free to browse and modify the dev container’s configuration:

• .devcontainer/*/devcontainer.json
• .devcontainer/Dockerfile.*

You can add packages, tweak environment variables, or mount extra volumes as needed.

🧪 What's Inside?

• Ubuntu 24.04
• pwndbg, pwntools, glibc source, gdb, rr, and more

📬 Feedback & Contributions

Feel free to open an issue or pull request if you'd like to improve or extend this environment!

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Happy hacking 🐚✨