PicoCTF19 So Meta

Challenge

Find the flag in this picture. You can also find the file in /problems/so-meta_2_da856426d694a4f0637bf1b169d8524e.

pico_img.png

Hints

What does meta mean in the context of files?

Ever hear of metadata?

Solution

Open up the file in a hex editor...

$ strings pico_img.png | grep -a pico
picoCTF{s0_m3ta_3d6ced35}

Flag

picoCTF{s0_m3ta_3d6ced35}