Vector35 / Vector35/binaryninja-api

Support encrypted mach-o files

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Since Jun 14, 2026.

Component: BinaryViewType Effort: Low File Format: Mach-O Impact: Medium
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Description

Some programs on macOS, such as Finder.app and Dock.app, are encrypted using a key found in the SMC. We should have a way to enter this key into binja and have it decrypt and analyze these binaries.

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