cw_brief2.md

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# Fields for the coursework
module_title: "Programming and Algorithms"
module_code: 4061CM
module_leader: James Shuttleworth

cohort: 2020/21 Semster 1
handout: 14/09/2020
due: 16/10/2020

title: Brute Force
type: Report
group: false
effort: 20 Hours

credits: 10
submit_via: Uniwise (Link to follow)
feedback_date: 30/10/2020
feedback_method: "Feedback via Uniwise"
wordlimit: 1000
short: A report detailing the design of a solution to a problem that requires development of an algorithm.
ilos:
  - 1. Understand basic theoretical aspects that apply to programming
  - 2. Design simple software to meet given specifications
---

# Task and Mark Distribution


To gain a pass, your solution should be able to break into the basic
set of binaries and have appropriate testing, version control and
documentation.

To gain grades over 60%, your tool must also be able to deal with
arbitrary-length passwords that are made up of dictionary words with
modification.  Example binaries are given in the "intermediate"
folder.

To gain grades over 70%, you will also need to be able to deal with
passwords of any length, with (almost) all ASCII characters as valid
symbols, making use of a flaw in the binaries that allows a "timing
attack".

## Due date

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