1.) Those binaries need to be tested. Bugs in them will be found. The
good guys need to be the first to do it.
2.) Depending on the number of instructions, reversing a binary could
take a huge amount of time. I would make binary analysis a separate
service so that it will not hinder the progress of vulnerability
testing.
3.) If these are internal apps, consider source code analysis. It can
be automated. That makes it a scalable, repeatable service.

-jon

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From: listbounce (at) securityfocus (dot) com [email concealed] [mailto:listbounce (at) securityfocus (dot) com [email concealed]]
On Behalf Of nschroedl (at) mtiorg (dot) com [email concealed]
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 10:15 AM
To: security-basics (at) securityfocus (dot) com [email concealed]
Subject: Binary Analysis with Internal Solutions

Hello everyone,

A debate has been started in the office that I work in
over this question.

"Should binary analysis (i.e. reversing and fuzzing) be part of an
internal vulnerability and pen testing solution?"

There is mission critical custom in house software
solutions deployed here. My opinion is Yes, but others say it is a
waste of resources to go this deep into offensive security. Please send
your comments, and opinions so that I can either win/loose this debate.

Nick Schroedl

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