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It would also make me want to consider Ken Thompson's compiler trojan, and whether there is any similar vulnerability that could be inserted into an RE tool. h

• TimTheTinker 8y ago
  Do RE tools commonly output binaries? Note that unless your compiler is already bugged (or you’re using a bugged binary), community review of the source should turn out any possible issues... unless there’s a significant competence gap between the NSA and the security community — which may be possible, but I don’t think security professionals are worried about it.
  • saagarjha 8y ago
    Sure, many can patch binaries.