Witness the Quantum Entanglement - CTF Challenge Writeup

Challenge: Witness the Quantum Entanglement
Points: 100
Category: Memory Forensics

Objective

The objective of the “Witness the Quantum Entanglement” challenge is to utilize your memory forensics skills to determine an essential piece of information. Building upon the previous challenges in the series, you are given a hint regarding Dexter’s wife, allowing you to focus on finding her birthdate. With this knowledge, you can proceed to solve the challenge.

Solution

To successfully complete the “Witness the Quantum Entanglement” challenge, follow these steps:

1. Previous Challenge Hint:

   • In the previous challenge, a hint was provided about Dexter’s wife. This hint, along with the knowledge that she is celebrating her 42nd birthday, forms the foundation for this challenge.

2. Dexter’s Wife’s Birthdate:

   • Dexter’s wife’s age is established as 42. Now, the objective is to determine when she was born.

3. Key Years:

   • The previous challenges also provided two years: 2023 and 2018. With these years in mind, attempt to calculate Dexter’s wife’s birthdate using both possibilities.

4. Flag Discovery:

   • Test both years to find the correct combination of information that results in her birthdate. One of these combinations will lead you to the correct birthdate, allowing you to obtain the flag.

5. By carefully analyzing the provided hints and experimenting with the available information, you will successfully determine Dexter’s wife’s birthdate and retrieve the flag.

Flag

The flag for this challenge is in the format: petgrad2023{XXXXXXXXXX}.

In the “Witness the Quantum Entanglement” challenge, your memory forensics skills and problem-solving abilities are put to the test as you work to unravel the mystery of Dexter’s wife’s birthdate. Good luck!