avast / avast/retdec

Select an architecture to decompile from Mach-O universal binaries

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new-feature P-run T-format-macho
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Description

When Mach-O universal binary is being decompiled, RetDec picks the architecture it likes the most (there are hard-coded priorities) and works with it. We should give user an option to pick whatever architecture he/she wants us to process.

Some tools (e.g. fileformat) already support this. Others do now.

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Research direction

Start by examining how RetDec currently selects an architecture from a Mach-O universal binary, then compare that behavior with the existing fileformat tool support mentioned in the issue. Define how a user-selected architecture should be provided and verify that the requested architecture, rather than the hard-coded priority choice, is processed.

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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
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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