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HOW TO READ JAVA BYTECODE FOR FUN AND PROFIT

We cover what Java Bytecode is, why it exists, and how to read it. This can help
you with optimizing performance, enhancing security, and reverse engineering.

By Josh Cummings

Jan 31, 2024 • 6 Minute Read


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Embarking on a journey through the world of Java Bytecode? This article covers
everything you need to know to get started.


WHAT IS BYTECODE?

Back in 1995, Sun Microsystems, the creators of the Java programming language,
made a bold claim. They said that Java would allow you to “write once and run
anywhere.” That meant that the compiled binaries would be able to run on any
system architecture, something that C could not do and remains a core tenant of
writing Java to this day.

To achieve this cross-platform capability, Java employs a unique approach when
compiling. Instead of going from source code directly into machine code (which
would be specific to each system architecture), Java compiles its programs into
an intermediate form known as bytecode. Bytecode is a set of instructions that
is neither tied to a particular machine language nor dependent on any specific
hardware architecture. This abstraction is the key to Java's portability.

The program that interprets and executes Java bytecode instructions is called a
Java Virtual Machine (JVM). The JVM translates each bytecode instruction into
the machine code native to the particular system architecture it is running on.
This process, often referred to as "just-in-time" (JIT) compilation, allows Java
bytecode to be executed as efficiently as possible on any given platform.


VIEWING BYTECODE

Bytecode isn’t just useful for the JVM, though. Because the bytecode of a Java
class is helpful for reverse engineering, performance optimization, security
research, and other static analysis functions, the JDK ships with utilities to
help you and me inspect it.

To glimpse at an example of bytecode, consider the following two methods from
`java.lang.Boolean`, `booleanValue` and `valueOf(boolean)` which respectively
unbox and box the `boolean` primitive type:

      java
public boolean booleanValue() {
    return value;
}

public static Boolean valueOf(boolean b) {
        return (b ? TRUE : FALSE);
}

    

Using the `javap` command, which ships with the JDK, we can see the bytecode for
each. You can do this by running `javap` with the `-c` command and the
fully-qualified name of the class, like so:

      bash
javap -c java.lang.Boolean
    

There result is the bytecode for all the public methods in `java.lang.Boolean`.
Here I’ve copied just the bytecode for `booleanValue` and `valueOf(boolean)`:

      java
public boolean booleanValue();
    Code:
       0: aload_0
       1: getfield		#7                  // Field value:Z
       4: ireturn

public static java.lang.Boolean valueOf(boolean);
    Code:
       0: iload_0
       1: ifeq          	10
       4: getstatic     	#27                 // Field TRUE:Ljava/lang/Boolean;
       7: goto          	13
      10: getstatic     	#31                 // Field FALSE:Ljava/lang/Boolean;
      13: areturn

    


DISSECTING BYTECODE

At first glance, it’s an entirely new language to learn. However, it quickly
becomes straightforward when as you learn what each instruction does and that
Java operates with a stack.

Take the three bytecode instructions for `booleanValue`, for example:

 * `aload_n` means to place a reference to a local variable onto the stack. In a
   class instance, `aload_0` refers to `this`.

 * `getfield` means to read the member variable from `this` (the lower item on
   the stack) and place that value onto the stack
   
   * `#7` refers to the reference’s index in the constant pool
   
   * `// Field value:Z` tells us what `#7` refers to, a field named `value` of
     type `boolean` (Z)

 * `ireturn` means to pop a primitive value off of the stack and return it

Long story short, these three instructions lookup the instance’s `value` field
and return it.

As a second example, take a look at the next method, `valueOf(boolean)`:

 * `iload_n` means to place a primitive local variable onto the stack. `iload_0`
   refers to the first method parameter (since the first method parameter is a
   primitive)

 * `ifeq    n` means pop the value off of the stack and see if it is true; if
   so, proceed to the next line, otherwise jump to line `n`

 * `getstatic #n` means read a static member onto the stack
   
   * `#27` refers to the static member’s index in the constant pool
   
   * `// Field TRUE:Ljava/lang/Boolean` tells us what `#27` refers to, a static
     member named `TRUE` of type `Boolean

 * `goto n` means now jump to line `n` in the bytecode

 * `areturn` means pop a reference off of the stack and return it

In other words, these instructions say, take the first method parameter, if it’s
true, then return `Boolean.TRUE`; otherwise, return `Boolean.FALSE`.


LEVERAGING BYTECODE ANALYSIS

I mentioned earlier that this can be helpful for reverse engineering,
performance optimization, and security research. Let’s expand on those now.

REVERSE ENGINEERING

When working with third-party libraries or closed-source components, bytecode
analysis becomes a powerful tool. Decompiling bytecode can provide a glimpse
into the inner workings of these libraries, aiding in integration,
troubleshooting, and ensuring compatibility.

In situations where you encounter proprietary or closed-source Java code,
reading bytecode can be the only feasible way to understand its functionality.
Bytecode analysis allows you to reverse engineer and comprehend the behavior of
closed-source applications, facilitating interoperability or customization.

In the way of a real-life example, I was recently trying to integrate a
third-party package tangle analysis tool into our Ci system. Unfortunately, the
vendor was closed-sourced and only had documentation for how to access the
library through their proprietary UI. By analyzing the bytecode, I was able to
reverse engineer the expected inputs and outputs of the underlying analytics
engine.

PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION

With bytecode insight, you can make informed decisions about optimizing specific
code segments. For instance, if the bytecode reveals redundant operations, you
can refactor the code to eliminate inefficiencies, resulting in a more
streamlined and performant application.

Consider the simple scenario of using an enhanced for loop vs managing your own
counter. Among other low-level tools like JMH, `javap` can help you learn what
creates fewer or more optimal bytecode instructions.

If you run `javap` against a class that performs these two operations:

      java
for (int i = 0; i < list.size(); i++) {
    sum += list.get(i);
}

for (Integer i : list) {
    sum += i;
}

    

You can see from the bytecode that the first computes `.size()` each time
through the loop while the enhanced for loop does something more optimal:

      java
       4: iload_2
       5: aload_0
       6: getfield			#19                // Field list:Ljava/util/List;
       9: invokeinterface	#25,  1           // InterfaceMethod java/util/List.size:()I
      14: if_icmpge		42
      17: iload_1
      18: aload_0
      19: getfield		#19                 // Field list:Ljava/util/List;
      22: iload_2
      23: invokeinterface	#29,  2		// InterfaceMethod java/util/List.get:(I)Ljava/lang/Object;

    

vs.

      java
       2: aload_0
       3: getfield			#19                 // Field list:Ljava/util/List;
       6: invokeinterface		#25,  1		// InterfaceMethod java/util/List.iterator:()Ljava/util/Iterator;
      11: astore_2
      12: aload_2
      13: invokeinterface	#29,  1		// InterfaceMethod java/util/Iterator.hasNext:()Z
      18: ifeq         		41
      21: aload_2
      22: invokeinterface	#35,  1		// InterfaceMethod java/util/Iterator.next:()Ljava/lang/Object;

    

Or, in short, prefer the enhanced for loop or at least an `Iterator`; that’s
what the JDK does.

SECURITY RESEARCH

Security is paramount in software development. Bytecode analysis can help
identify potential security vulnerabilities by revealing insecure coding
practices or unintentional exposure of sensitive information.

See if you can find a problem with the given bytecode:

      java
  public boolean verifyLogin(java.lang.String, java.lang.String);
    Code:
       0: ldc		#7	// String josh
       2: aload_1
       3: invokevirtual	#9        // Method java/lang/String.equals:(Ljava/lang/Object;)Z
       6: ifeq         	20
       9: ldc          	#15      // String password
      11: aload_2
      12: invokevirtual	#9        // Method java/lang/String.equals:(Ljava/lang/Object;)Z
      15: ifeq         	20
      18: iconst_1
      19: ireturn
      20: iconst_0
      21: ireturn

    

What do you think is happening here? The first four instructions compare the
first method parameter to the value “josh” and the next four instructions
compare the second method parameter to “password”. If either doesn’t pass, then
`iconst_0` is returned. If they both pass, then `iconst_1` is returned.

If you guessed that a successful login is josh/password, then you are correct!


CONCLUSION

In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, the ability to read and
analyze Java bytecode is a powerful skill. As we've explored in this article,
bytecode is more than just a byproduct of the Java compilation process; it's a
window into the inner workings of yours and others’ Java applications. By
demystifying the complexities of bytecode, we unlock a plethora of opportunities
for optimizing performance, enhancing security, and even reverse engineering.

Did you find this article helpful? Then check out Josh Cumming's many video
courses on Pluralsight which cover Java and the Spring framework in depth, such
as "Secure Coding Practices in Java Applications" and "Securing Spring Data REST
APIs."

Josh C.

Like many software craftsmen, Josh eats, sleeps, and dreams in code. He codes
for fun, and his kids code for fun! Right now, Josh works as a full-time
committer on Spring Security and loves every minute. Application Security holds
a special place in his heart, a place diametrically opposed to and cosmically
distant from his unending hatred for checked exceptions.

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