INTERMEDIATE • Pointer Scanning
Creating Pointer Maps
This lesson covers creating pointer maps in the context of Pointer Scanning. Topics include: VirtualAllocEx / WriteProcessMemory, x64dbg: bp, step, run, Wireshark filter / packet capture. Educational use only.
Code Example
// Simple detour hook (conceptual)
void* target = (void*)0x00401000;
void* detour = &MyHookedFunction;
// Save original bytes, write JMP to detour
// Trampoline for calling originalCommands & References
- VirtualAllocEx / WriteProcessMemory
- x64dbg: bp, step, run
- Wireshark filter / packet capture
Lab Steps
- Set up your environment: VirtualAllocEx / WriteProcessMemory
- Locate the target process or game and attach your tool.
- Apply the technique and verify the result.
- Document your findings and any variations.
- 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.