ossf / ossf/package-analysis

Log stdout and stderr from dynamic analysis process

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dynamic analysis enhancement
Dominant language
Go
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Description

Currently only the last 4k bytes are logged as part of strace results during dynamic analysis, but ideally we want to have a full log of console output, both stdout and stderr interleaved and timestamped if possible.

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Research direction

Start by tracing how the dynamic analysis process currently captures and includes strace results. Determine where the last 4k bytes are selected and how process output is handled. Done means the full stdout and stderr are captured in an interleaved log, with timestamps if feasible, rather than only the truncated output.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
security
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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