# 4. Activate your license (replace <YOUR_KEY> with the real key) flexbv license --activate <YOUR_KEY>
# 1. Install prerequisites sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y \ python3-pip build-essential libcapstone-dev libdynamorio-dev flexbv full download
# 6. Run a dynamic scan (requires sudo for ptrace on Linux) sudo flexbv scan --dynamic -i /path/to/example.exe \ --policy policies/default.yml \ -o reports/example-dynamic.json Run a dynamic scan (requires sudo for ptrace
| Edition | Typical Use‑Case | Included Features | |---------|------------------|-------------------| | | Individual security researchers or small teams | CLI, static scans, limited dynamic scans, basic reporting | | Enterprise | Large organizations, compliance teams | Full CLI + GUI, unlimited dynamic scans, central server, API access, priority support | | OEM/Embedded | Vendors who embed FlexBV in their own products | SDK with source‑level integration, white‑labeling, custom licensing | Quick‑Start Guide (After Legal Download) Below is a
Do not use unofficial torrent sites, file‑sharing forums, or “cracked” binaries. Those copies violate the vendor’s EULA and may contain malware, which can compromise the very security testing you intend to perform. 7. Quick‑Start Guide (After Legal Download) Below is a concise step‑by‑step to get FlexBV up and running on a fresh Ubuntu system. Adjust the commands for Windows/macOS as needed.
| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | | Disassembles executables and identifies common hardening mechanisms (ASLR, DEP/NX, Stack Canaries, Control‑Flow Guard, etc.). | | Dynamic Instrumentation | Uses lightweight instrumentation (e.g., DynamoRIO, Intel PIN) to monitor a program while it runs, reporting any protection failures in real time. | | Vulnerability Scanning | Detects known patterns for buffer overflows, format‑string bugs, and other memory‑corruption issues. | | Reporting & Dashboard | Generates detailed PDFs, JSON/CSV exports, and an interactive web dashboard for audit trails and compliance evidence. | | CI/CD Integration | Provides a command‑line interface (CLI) and a REST API that can be plugged into Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc. | | Automation Scripts | Comes with a library of Python/Bash scripts for bulk scanning of large binary inventories. |