American Fuzzy Lop on GitLab: Automating instrumented fuzzing using pipelines

At BSides Kansas City, discussions centered around integrating fuzzing into the DevOps process, highlighting its potential as a crucial part of the software security lifecycle despite current challenges in adoption due to complexity and friction. The article shares insights into automating fuzzing with American Fuzzy Lop (AFL) using GitLab CI/CD pipelines, providing a practical example of setting up a fuzzing environment with Docker and Ubuntu 16.04. It details the process of initiating and managing AFL within GitLab, including the use of Python scripts for execution control and artifact collection to streamline workflow integration. The author emphasizes the importance of making fuzzing accessible by simplifying its integration into organizational practices and expresses hope for future advancements in GitLab's fuzzing features. Additionally, potential improvements like automating crash issue creation and advanced triage are discussed, alongside the call for community involvement to enhance fuzzing accessibility and effectiveness.

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