cargo-fuzz
Installation
SKILL.md
cargo-fuzz
cargo-fuzz is the de facto choice for fuzzing Rust projects when using Cargo. It uses libFuzzer as the backend and provides a convenient Cargo subcommand that automatically enables relevant compilation flags for your Rust project, including support for sanitizers like AddressSanitizer.
When to Use
cargo-fuzz is currently the primary and most mature fuzzing solution for Rust projects using Cargo.
| Fuzzer | Best For | Complexity |
|---|---|---|
| cargo-fuzz | Cargo-based Rust projects, quick setup | Low |
| AFL++ | Multi-core fuzzing, non-Cargo projects | Medium |
| LibAFL | Custom fuzzers, research, advanced use cases | High |
Choose cargo-fuzz when:
- Your project uses Cargo (required)
- You want simple, quick setup with minimal configuration
- You need integrated sanitizer support
- You're fuzzing Rust code with or without unsafe blocks