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Examining Open-Source Evidence in a Given Binary File

In the content of a given binary file (such as an object file, image, executable, and so forth) in the codebase, Code Insight can locate textual strings that might be evidence of open-source or other third-party code. Each string, consisting of at least three consecutive printable characters, might part of a comment, copyright, URL, email address, and another evidence type. Code Insight simply lists these strings on the Partial Matches tab; it does not show them highlighted within the context of the actual binary code (unlike non-binary files, in which Code Insight highlights evidence within the actual file content).

To examine open-source evidence present in a binary file, do the following:

  1. Open the Analysis Workbench for the desired project. (For instructions, see Opening the Analysis Workbench.)
  2. Select a binary file in the Codebase Files panel, and click File Details .
  3. Click Partial Matches . The File Details panel displays the strings that are output.

  1. (Optional) Click the expand arrow (), to view additional options. The top portion of the tab expands to show details about the binary file.