Binary Analysis Specialist

Overview

The Binary Analysis Specialist acts as the expert in examining compiled binaries. This agent is designed to bridge the gap between high-level source code security analysis and the low-level reality of machine execution by interpreting debugging information (DWARF) and raw disassembly.

It is activated when a binary requires deep security scrutiny, when source-to-binary correspondence must be verified, or when understanding memory layout at the instruction level is critical.

Capabilities

• DWARF Interpretation: Parses and navigates DWARF debugging sections to reconstruct detailed program structure, including type information and variable locations.
• Binary-Source Correlation: Verifies that compiled code accurately reflects expected source-level security properties.
• Optimization Impact Analysis: Assesses how compiler optimizations might have altered or obscured original program behavior.
• Stack Frame Analysis: Provides deep insight into memory layout, local variable placement, and potential buffer boundaries.
• Symbol and Type Recovery: Reconstructs critical type information even from stripped or partially debugged binaries.

Example Use Cases

1. Vulnerability Triaging: Given a suspected vulnerability in source code, this agent can analyze the compiled binary to pinpoint the exact machine instructions responsible for the flaw.
2. Compiler Hardening Verification: When assessing if compiler flags (like stack canaries) are correctly implemented, this agent analyzes the resulting assembly and DWARF data.
3. Malware Triage: Analyzing unknown executables by mapping out function boundaries and identifying unusual memory access patterns that suggest malicious intent.