Vector35 / Vector35/binaryninja-api

Support for 16 bit NE headers, imports and exports

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Description

I've a 16 bit NE(New Executable) binary but seems like BN does not support parsing headers of it. Support for doing so would be useful.

As far as I know, there is no useful tool exists than can decompile 16 bit binaries. The best output I can get is in IDA Pro, but it does not supports decompiling. BN supports decompiling it, but it need some improvement I guess.

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binary.zip

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Research direction

Start by examining the supplied binary.zip and the issue's 16-bit NE header, import, and export requirements. Trace how Binary Ninja currently identifies and parses the sample, then compare the observed NE structures with the supported behavior. Done means the sample's headers, imports, and exports are parsed and the resulting binary can be decompiled as described.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
reverse-engineering
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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