Digging into Import Tables in PE Files - What is the IMAGE_IMPORT_DESCRIPTOR Structure?

Import tables are essential for programs during execution, as they allow them to import the functionality they need to interact with the operating system other software on the system. This information is contained within the structure of the PE file format and understanding how this data is stored, parsed and used to create an import table is crucial when reverse engineering. In addition, malware authors often inject code, to include PE files, into memory as part of the unpacking process. …

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