Re: Inquiry Regarding Initial Seed for pgsql Protocol Fuzz Testing

On 11/23/23 17:42, Cherry Pang wrote:
Reply to list also.
Ccing list.

> Firstly, I apologize for my mistake. I meant PostgreSQL, not SQLite.
> 
> Secondly, when it comes to fuzzing tests, it refers to using 
> automatically generated inputs to test the security and stability of 
> software. In the realm of databases, particularly with respect to 
> PostgreSQL, fuzzing tests can help uncover logic errors and crash bugs 
> in the database. Fuzzing inputs for these types of bugs typically 
> encompass various SQL statements, such as creating tables, creating 
> indexes, inserting data, deleting data, and so forth. These inputs 
> simulate various scenarios within the database system, aiding in the 
> discovery of potential vulnerabilities and issues, thus enhancing the 
> stability and security of the database
What I was getting at is that details about the tools/software you are 
using as well as how you are currently using them would help those that 
also do this to guide you.

> 
> Adrian Klaver <adrian.klaver@aklaver.com 
> <mailto:adrian.klaver@aklaver.com>> 于2023年11月23日周四 23:54写道：
> 
>     On 11/22/23 22:56, Cherry Pang wrote:
>      > hello!
>      > I am a novice enthusiast in the field of fuzz testing and have an
>      > interest in conducting fuzz testing for the SQLite protocol. I
>      > understand that testing the logic bugs or crash bugs in Data
>      > Manipulation Language (DML) functionalities differs
>     significantly, and
>      > as such, I am unsure about the initial seed format required.
> 
>     1) FYI, this is the list for Postgres not SQLite.
> 
>     2) I don't know anything about fuzzy testing, but for those that do it
>     might be helpful to mention what tools you are using.
> 
>      >
>      >  From my understanding, the seed for protocol testing refers to
>     queries
>      > or commands sent to the database server. How does this differ
>     from seeds
>      > used in regular logic testing? I would greatly appreciate it if you
>      > could shed some light on the format of the initial seed for this
>      > purpose. If possible, providing a few seed examples would be
>     immensely
>      > helpful.
>      >
>      > Thank you very much for your time and assistance.
>      >
> 
>     -- 
>     Adrian Klaver
>     adrian.klaver@aklaver.com <mailto:adrian.klaver@aklaver.com>
> 

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Adrian Klaver
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