DAMSEC CTF League 2025-2026 Write-ups

Write-up Conventions

When creating these write-ups, a few conventions help express ideas more clearly:

• Code blocks should use line numbers that match the source code file to minimize the amount of context needed in the code block
• Code blocks should always include a couple highlighted lines calling attention to the crucial points that inform the current conclusion
• Each step of the investigation stage of solving the puzzle should receive a full section to explain it
• Admonition blocks should be used to call attention to critical points that may otherwise be lost in a long section
• Details blocks should be used to provide extra details that aren't crucial to solving the challenge but are interesting or aid a deeper understanding of quirks that may reappear in other challenges