libafl
Installation
SKILL.md
LibAFL
LibAFL is a modular fuzzing library that implements features from AFL-based fuzzers like AFL++. Unlike traditional fuzzers, LibAFL provides all functionality in a modular and customizable way as a Rust library. It can be used as a drop-in replacement for libFuzzer or as a library to build custom fuzzers from scratch.
When to Use
| Fuzzer | Best For | Complexity |
|---|---|---|
| libFuzzer | Quick setup, single-threaded | Low |
| AFL++ | Multi-core, general purpose | Medium |
| LibAFL | Custom fuzzers, advanced features, research | High |
Choose LibAFL when:
- You need custom mutation strategies or feedback mechanisms
- Standard fuzzers don't support your target architecture
- You want to implement novel fuzzing techniques
- You need fine-grained control over fuzzing components
- You're conducting fuzzing research