Vector35 / Vector35/binaryninja-api

Type propagate from return function type to mlil.src variable

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Description

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After:
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Desired result upon setting the return type

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the before, after, and desired-result states shown in the issue, then trace how the return function type and the mlil.src variable are represented and propagated. Done means setting a function return type produces the desired type on the corresponding mlil.src variable, with behavior matching the provided examples.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
reverse-engineering
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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