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# Qubic Network Stress Testing Tool

## Overview

This is a proof-of-concept stress testing tool designed for Qubic developers to identify potential DDoS and network vulnerabilities in the Qubic blockchain network. The tool simulates various attack vectors to help developers proactively identify and fix security issues before they can be exploited.

## Background

Qubic is a high-performance blockchain network capable of 15.5M TPS (certified by CertiK) using a Useful Proof of Work (UPoW) consensus mechanism. Given its high throughput and unique architecture, it's crucial to test the network's resilience against various attack vectors.

## Features

### Attack Vector Simulations

1. **Connection Flooding**
- Simulates rapid connection attempts to overwhelm network resources
- Tests connection rate limiting and resource management
- Configurable connections per second and test duration

2. **Message Spamming**
- Floods the network with various protocol messages
- Tests message validation and processing limits
- Includes legitimate and malformed message types

3. **Malformed Packet Testing**
- Sends intentionally corrupted packets to test error handling
- Tests protocol robustness and crash resistance
- Various packet corruption techniques

4. **Resource Exhaustion**
- Holds multiple connections simultaneously
- Tests connection limits and memory management
- Simulates slowloris-style attacks

### Protocol Simulation

The tool includes a Qubic protocol simulator that generates realistic network messages based on the core protocol structure:

- Peer exchange requests
- Computor list requests
- Transaction broadcasts
- Tick data requests
- Malformed messages for testing

### Comprehensive Reporting

- Detailed vulnerability analysis
- Performance metrics and response times
- Security recommendations
- JSON-formatted reports for integration

## Installation

### Prerequisites

- Python 3.7 or higher
- No external dependencies (uses only standard library)

### Setup

1. Clone or download the tool:
```bash
git clone <repository-url>
cd qubic-stress-tester
```

2. Make the script executable:
```bash
chmod +x qubic_stress_tester.py
```

## Usage

### Basic Usage

```bash
python qubic_stress_tester.py --targets 127.0.0.1:21841 192.168.1.100:21841
```

### Advanced Usage

```bash
python qubic_stress_tester.py \
--targets 127.0.0.1:21841 192.168.1.100:21841 10.0.0.5:21841 \
--intensity high \
--output detailed_security_report.json
```

### Command Line Options

- `--targets`: Space-separated list of target IPs in format `ip:port`
- `--intensity`: Test intensity level (`low`, `medium`, `high`)
- `--output`: Output file for the test report (default: `stress_test_report.json`)

### Intensity Levels

- **Low**: 10-second tests with reduced load (suitable for development)
- **Medium**: 30-second tests with standard load (default)
- **High**: 60-second tests with increased load (for comprehensive testing)

## Example Output

```
==================================================
STRESS TEST SUMMARY
==================================================
Tests completed: 12
Targets tested: 3
Vulnerabilities found: 2

VULNERABILITIES DETECTED:
- High Connection Acceptance Rate (Medium) on 192.168.1.100:21841
- Message Spam Vulnerability (High) on 10.0.0.5:21841

Detailed report saved to: stress_test_report.json
```

## Report Structure

The generated JSON report includes:

```json
{

"summary"
: {

"total_tests"
: 12,

"targets_tested"
: 3,

"test_duration"
: 180.5,

"timestamp"
: 1692614400
},

"vulnerabilities"
: [
{

"type"
: "Message Spam Vulnerability",

"target"
: "192.168.1.100:21841",

"severity"
: "High",

"description"
: "Node processes high rate of messages without proper filtering"
}
],

"recommendations"
: [
"Implement connection rate limiting per IP address",
"Add message validation and filtering",
"Implement proper packet structure validation"
],

"detailed_results"
: [...]
}
```

## Vulnerability Detection

The tool automatically identifies potential vulnerabilities based on response patterns:

### Critical Vulnerabilities
- **Resource Exhaustion**: Success rate > 70% indicates insufficient connection limits
- **Protocol Crashes**: Unexpected disconnections during malformed packet tests

### High Severity
- **Message Spam**: Success rate > 50% indicates inadequate message filtering
- **Malformed Packet Processing**: Success rate > 30% indicates poor input validation

### Medium Severity
- **Connection Flooding**: Success rate > 80% indicates missing rate limiting

## Security Recommendations

Based on test results, the tool provides specific recommendations:

1. **Connection Management**
- Implement per-IP connection rate limiting
- Set maximum concurrent connections per IP
- Add connection timeout mechanisms

2. **Message Validation**
- Validate all incoming message structures
- Implement message rate limiting
- Add protocol version checks

3. **Resource Protection**
- Monitor memory and CPU usage
- Implement circuit breakers for overload protection
- Add graceful degradation mechanisms

4. **Network Security**
- Deploy DDoS protection at network edge
- Implement IP-based filtering
- Add monitoring and alerting systems

## Ethical Usage

This tool is designed for:
- ✅ Testing your own Qubic nodes
- ✅ Authorized penetration testing
- ✅ Security research with permission
- ✅ Development and debugging

## Technical Details

### Protocol Implementation

The tool implements a simplified version of the Qubic protocol based on analysis of the core repository:

- Message structure: `<version><type><sequence><payload_length><payload>`
- Support for major message types used in the network
- Proper byte ordering and structure packing

### Test Methodology

1. **Baseline Measurement**: Establish normal response patterns
2. **Gradual Load Increase**: Incrementally increase test intensity
3. **Vulnerability Detection**: Identify abnormal response patterns
4. **Impact Assessment**: Evaluate potential security implications

### Performance Considerations

- Asynchronous I/O for high concurrency
- Rate limiting to prevent accidental overload
- Memory-efficient packet generation
- Graceful error handling and cleanup

## Limitations

- Simplified protocol implementation (not full Qubic protocol)
- Limited to network-layer testing (no smart contract testing)
- Requires network access to target nodes
- May not detect all possible vulnerabilities

## Contributing

To improve this tool:

1. Add more sophisticated attack vectors
2. Implement full Qubic protocol support
3. Add smart contract stress testing
4. Improve vulnerability detection algorithms
5. Add support for encrypted connections

## Disclaimer

This tool is provided for educational and security testing purposes only. Users are responsible for ensuring they have proper authorization before testing any networks. The authors are not responsible for any misuse of this tool.

## License

This project is provided under the same license terms as the Qubic core project.

## Support

For questions or issues:
1. Check the generated log files for detailed error information
2. Ensure target nodes are accessible and running
3. Verify Python version compatibility
4. Review network firewall settings

## Future Enhancements

Planned improvements:
- GUI interface for easier usage
- Real-time monitoring dashboard
- Integration with network monitoring tools
- Support for testing smart contract vulnerabilities
- Automated remediation suggestions
- Integration with CI/CD pipelines for continuous security testing

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