Vector35 / Vector35/binaryninja-api

Simplify condition `(A && B) || (A && !B)` => `A`

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Description

Internal test binary win32_x86.dll @ address 0x10001f68 exhibits this problem.

10001f68      if (eax == 0 || (data_10004040 == 0 && ebx.b != 0) || (data_10004040 == 0 && ebx.b == 0))

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Research direction

Start with the internal test binary win32_x86.dll and inspect the output at address 0x10001f68, where the redundant condition is shown. Trace the simplification or decompilation entry point that produces this expression; done means the equivalent condition is emitted as A rather than repeating A && B and A && !B.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
reverse-engineering
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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