HTTP-Server

Builds off a simple HTTP server implementation in C. The ultimate goal is to convert the HTTP server into a robust HTTPS server, keeping security in mind.

Problem Solving

Learning Objectives

Understand the differences between HTTP and HTTPS servers. Transition the base HTTP server into a HTTPS server
Use pentesting/vulnerabilitiy tools to create a robust server
Find ways to organize my code that reduces complexity
Connect with OWASP Top Ten
Document misconceptions and roadblocks. This ties with

*DISCLAIMER: This is a developing project so take the information with a grain of salt. The goal is to promote the learning experience rather than getting everything right at the start.

Helpful Commands

General

rm -rf [directory name]

Git

git status
git add --all
git commit -m "[comment]"
git push

Curl

curl -v localhost:8080/home.html

gdb

[Look up later]

Server Structure

This is the basic structure of my HTTP server. The server is run on a localhost using the port 8080 and curl is used to make requests to the server in order to get items in that server.

Future Items

SQL database (store random data)
Implement TLS/SSL protocol

Documentation

All Methods

const char get_file_extension(const char filename)
const char get_mime_type(const char file_ext)
bool case_insensitive_compare(const char s1, const char s2)
char get_file_case_insensitive(const char file_name)
char url_decode(const char src)
void build_http_response(const char file_name, const char file_ext, char response, size_t response_len)
void handle_client(void arg)
int main(int argc, char *argv[])