How Module Stomping Hides Malicious Code Inside Legitimate Windows DLLs

Module stomping is an evasive code injection technique where a legitimate Windows DLL is loaded into a process and its executable memory is overwritten with malicious payload. By leveraging an existing module rather than allocating new memory, the attack hides within trusted process structures and bypasses common security telemetry. The article breaks down the mechanics of this method, demonstrating how red teams and malware authors exploit legitimate loader behavior to avoid detection.