Extracting D-Link Firmware: Understanding the SEAMA Format
Introduction After exploiting the D-Link DIR-868L and gathering hardware information via root shell, I wanted to analyze the firmware offline. This would let me search for vulnerabilities, understand the system architecture, and prepare for OpenWrt installation without relying on the live device. D-Link uses a proprietary firmware format called SEAMA (SEAttle iMAge) to package their firmware. Understanding this format is crucial for firmware analysis, modification, and reverse engineering. The Firmware Binary First, I downloaded the official firmware from D-Link’s website: ...