Firmware Reverse Engineering

Expert firmware analysis and security assessment services for embedded systems. We help businesses understand and secure their device firmware through comprehensive analysis and vulnerability detection.

Our Firmware Reverse Engineering service specializes in analyzing and understanding embedded system firmware. Using advanced techniques and specialized tools, we help businesses assess firmware security, identify vulnerabilities, and understand proprietary protocols in various embedded devices.

Core Services

Firmware Extraction

Professional extraction and analysis of firmware from embedded devices.

  • Binary firmware extraction
  • File system analysis
  • Bootloader examination
  • Partition analysis

Binary Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of firmware binaries and embedded code.

  • Assembly code analysis
  • Function identification
  • Cross-reference analysis
  • String extraction

Security Assessment

Thorough evaluation of firmware security measures and vulnerabilities.

  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Encryption analysis
  • Authentication review
  • Secure boot verification

Protocol Analysis

Investigation of communication protocols and interfaces.

  • UART/JTAG analysis
  • Protocol reverse engineering
  • Communication monitoring
  • Interface debugging

Technical Expertise

Specialized Tools We Use

Ghidra

Advanced software reverse engineering suite for firmware analysis.

Binwalk

Firmware analysis tool for extracting embedded file systems and code.

Logic Analyzer

Hardware tool for analyzing digital signals and communication protocols.

Bus Pirate

Universal bus interface tool for debugging various protocols.

Analysis Capabilities

  • Static Analysis: Detailed examination of firmware structure and components
  • Dynamic Analysis: Real-time monitoring of firmware behavior and system interactions
  • Hardware Interfacing: Direct communication with embedded systems via debug interfaces
  • Protocol Analysis: Understanding and documenting proprietary communication protocols

Common Use Cases

Security Auditing

Comprehensive security assessment of embedded device firmware.

Protocol Documentation

Reverse engineering and documentation of proprietary protocols.

Vulnerability Research

Identification of security vulnerabilities in embedded systems.

Competitive Analysis

Understanding competitor device functionality and implementation.

Our Methodology

1

Device Assessment

Initial evaluation of the embedded device, including hardware interfaces and firmware access methods.

2

Firmware Extraction

Secure extraction of firmware using appropriate hardware or software methods.

3

Binary Analysis

Detailed analysis of firmware components, including code, data, and file systems.

4

Security Testing

Comprehensive security assessment including vulnerability scanning and protection analysis.

5

Documentation

Detailed reporting of findings, including technical analysis and security recommendations.

Ready to Analyze Your Embedded System?

Contact us today for a comprehensive analysis of your device’s firmware.