Length-prefixed strings support
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Description
Samples: [samples.zip](https://github.com/avast-tl/retdec/files/1673764/samples.zip)
Delphi/Pascal binaries use [length-prefixed strings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/String_%28computer_science%29#Length-prefixed). We should detect and handle such strings.
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Research direction
Start by examining the provided samples.zip and the linked description of length-prefixed strings, then trace how RetDec currently detects and handles strings in the sample binaries. Done means Delphi/Pascal length-prefixed strings are detected and handled correctly.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp
- Domain
- reverse-engineering
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100