Vector35 / Vector35/binaryninja-api
Figure out which import libs import which functions, on MacOS and Linux
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Description
We know for PE files, for every imported DLL files, we know for sure which functions it imports. However, this is not the case on MacOS and Linux, that the executable file contains the imported libraries and imported functions, but there are no clear mappings between the two set. So we currently cannot find out their relationship in the best way.
However, it is still possible to figure out their links, e.g., using certain heuristics. We would better explore this possibility and see where we can get to.
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Research direction
The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by examining how imported libraries and functions are currently represented for PE files, then investigate whether heuristics can map imports on macOS and Linux; done means documenting or implementing a reliable approach, if one is found.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp, linux, macos
- Domain
- operating-systems, reverse-engineering
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100