Process Memory Layout Overview

Code Example

// Memory read example
HANDLE hProcess = OpenProcess(PROCESS_ALL_ACCESS, FALSE, pid);
DWORD value = 0;
ReadProcessMemory(hProcess, (LPCVOID)0x12345678, &value, sizeof(value), NULL);
// Cheat Engine: First Scan / Next Scan

Commands & References

• OpenProcess(PROCESS_ALL_ACCESS, ...)
• WriteProcessMemory(hProcess, addr, ...)
• Freeze value / Unfreeze value

Lab Steps

1. Set up your environment: OpenProcess(PROCESS_ALL_ACCESS, ...)
2. Locate the target process or game and attach your tool.
3. Apply the technique and verify the result.
4. Document your findings and any variations.
5. Consider detection risks and mitigation.

Exercises

• Try the same technique on a different value type or game.
• Explore what happens when the game updates.
• Consider how anti-cheat might detect this.
• Design a minimal, undetectable implementation.