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  • 19 Apr 2016

Heap tracing with WinDbg and Python

This article demonstrates how to use Python and PyKd to create WinDbg scripts for heap tracing in Windows. The script hooks memory allocation functions like RtlAllocateHeap and RtlFreeHeap to log heap operations. The technique allows visualization of memory allocation patterns and can support exploit development by providing insights into heap behavior.