Which tools does this skill utilize for binary analysis?

The skill leverages industry-standard utilities such as llvm-dwarfdump (for verification and statistics), readelf (for ELF headers), and dwarfdump (for DIE parsing).

Can it help me write code for parsing debug symbols?

Yes, it provides guidance and code review for implementation patterns using libraries like libdwarf, pyelftools, and the Rust-based gimli library.

How does it handle DWARF verification?

It implements workflows using 'llvm-dwarfdump --verify' to check structural integrity, DIE relationships, and address ranges within a binary.

Does this skill support older DWARF versions?

This skill is specifically optimized for DWARF versions 3, 4, and 5. It does not provide specialized expertise for legacy versions 1 or 2.

Is this skill used for general reverse engineering?

While it is excellent for analyzing debug sections, it is intended to complement dedicated reverse engineering tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro rather than replace them.

DWARF Debug Format Expert

Name: DWARF Debug Format Expert
Author: trailofbits

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보안 및 테스팅

Provides deep technical expertise for analyzing, parsing, and verifying DWARF debug information in compiled binaries.

소개

The DWARF Expert skill empowers Claude with specialized knowledge of the DWARF debug format (versions 3, 4, and 5). It facilitates the analysis of debug sections in ELF files, helps write or review code for DWARF-parsing libraries like libdwarf or gimli, and provides guidance on using industry-standard tools like llvm-dwarfdump and readelf. Whether you are conducting a security audit, debugging a compiler's output, or building custom binary analysis tools, this skill ensures accuracy and adherence to official DWARF standards through authoritative sources and proven verification workflows.

주요 기능

Deep technical knowledge of DWARF standards v3, v4, and v5
Expertise in DWARF-parsing libraries including libdwarf, pyelftools, and gimli
Advanced command-line guidance for readelf and dwarfdump utilities
Authoritative reference mapping to LLVM and official DWARF specifications
938 GitHub stars
Automated DWARF data integrity verification using llvm-dwarfdump

사용 사례

Security auditing of compiled binaries to detect debug information inconsistencies
Developing and debugging custom tools that parse DWARF sections from ELF files
Analyzing complex Debugging Information Entry (DIE) relationships and attributes

소개

주요 기능

Deep technical knowledge of DWARF standards v3, v4, and v5
Expertise in DWARF-parsing libraries including libdwarf, pyelftools, and gimli
Advanced command-line guidance for readelf and dwarfdump utilities
Authoritative reference mapping to LLVM and official DWARF specifications
938 GitHub stars
Automated DWARF data integrity verification using llvm-dwarfdump

사용 사례

Security auditing of compiled binaries to detect debug information inconsistencies
Developing and debugging custom tools that parse DWARF sections from ELF files
Analyzing complex Debugging Information Entry (DIE) relationships and attributes