#pdf CTF challenges
5 CTF challenges using pdf from 5 CTFs (2014–2026), 4 with writeups. Mostly Forensics (60%) and Misc (20%).
Forensics · 3 Misc · 1 Pwn · 1
Often combined with
#base32 1 #image-reconstruction 1 #png-ihdr-repair 1 #image-rotation 1 #poppler 1 #heap-overflow 1 #stack-pivot 1 #cet 1 #hidden-text 1 #incremental-update 1
Challenges
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| Challenge | CTF | Weight | Category | Has |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| paperweight | Z0d1ak 2026 Quals | 25.00 | Pwn | files wu 1 |
| brokenimg | TCP1P 2023 | 97.33 | Forensics | files wu 1 |
| pdfpile | squ1rrel 2026 | 32.47 | Misc | files wu 1 |
| Obscurity | CSAW 2014 Quals | – | Forensics | files wu 1 |
| wizardry | UTCTF 2024 | – | Forensics | files src |