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Research Update for src/binary-exploitation/common-binary-protections-and-bypasses/relro.md

This PR contains automated research updates including:

• Latest security vulnerabilities and attack vectors
• Updated techniques and tools
• Enhanced explanations and examples
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Timestamp: 2025-07-15 16:29:54 UTC

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Research update for HackTricks content

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The relro.md page has been significantly enhanced:

1. Added in-depth technical explanation of how RELRO is implemented (PT_GNU_RELRO and page-remapping).
2. Clarified Partial vs. Full RELRO with linker flags and performance implications.
3. Added practical detection commands (checksec, readelf) and build-time hardening examples.
4. Documented distribution-level changes (Debian 12, Fedora 35+) shifting to Full RELRO by default.
5. Created detailed bypass techniques table with modern examples, including libc GOT abuse and hook overwrites.
6. Added 2022-2025 research highlights (Binutils 2.41 alignment fix, glibc hook deprecation).
7. Fixed typos and improved wording.
8. Added concise References section.

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