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# Protections

## Check binary protections 

The following command permit to check the protections status of the binary : 

```bash
$ pwn checksec binary_name
    Arch:     i386-32-little
    RELRO:    Partial RELRO
    Stack:    Canary found
    NX:       NX enabled
    PIE:      PIE enabled
```

{% hint style="info" %}
This command is a [pwntool](https://github.com/Gallopsled/pwntools) feature. 
{% endhint %}