import z3
x = z3.BitVec('x', 32)
s = z3.Solver()
s.add(x * (x + 1) % 2 != 0)
print(s.check())  # unsat → always true

lea esi, [encrypted_code]
mov ecx, code_length
mov al, xor_key
decrypt_loop:
    xor byte [esi], al
    inc esi
    loop decrypt_loop
    jmp encrypted_code  ; now decrypted

1. Identify the decryption routine (look for XOR/ADD/SUB in loops writing to .text)
2. Set breakpoint AFTER the loop completes
3. At breakpoint: dump the decrypted memory region
4. Re-analyze the dumped code in IDA/Ghidra
5. For multi-layer: repeat for each decryption stage

from unicorn import *
from unicorn.x86_const import *

mu = Uc(UC_ARCH_X86, UC_MODE_32)
mu.mem_map(0x400000, 0x10000)
mu.mem_write(0x400000, binary_code)
mu.emu_start(decrypt_entry, decrypt_end)
decrypted = mu.mem_read(code_start, code_length)

Original:      A → B → C → D

Flattened:     ┌──────────────────┐
               │   dispatcher     │
               │   switch(state)  │◄─────┐
               ├──────────────────┤      │
               │ case 1: block A  │──────┤
               │ case 2: block B  │──────┤
               │ case 3: block C  │──────┤
               │ case 4: block D  │──────┘
               └──────────────────┘

import angr, claripy

proj = angr.Project('./obfuscated')
cfg = proj.analyses.CFGFast()

---

Protected code → bytecode compiler → custom bytecode
Runtime: VM entry (pushad/pushfd) → fetch → decode → execute → VM exit (popad/popfd)

; Typical VMProtect entry
pushad                    ; save all registers
pushfd                    ; save flags
mov ebp, esp              ; VM stack frame
sub esp, VM_LOCALS_SIZE   ; allocate VM context
mov esi, bytecode_addr    ; bytecode instruction pointer
jmp vm_dispatcher         ; enter VM loop

1. Find dispatcher (large switch or indirect jump via table)
2. Each case/entry = one VM handler (implements one VM opcode)
3. Map handler addresses to operations by analyzing each handler:
   - Handler reads operand from bytecode stream (esi)
   - Performs operation on VM registers/stack
   - Advances bytecode pointer
   - Returns to dispatcher

undefined

---

FARPROC resolve(DWORD hash) {
    // Walk PEB → LDR → InMemoryOrderModuleList
    // For each DLL, walk export table
    // Hash each export name, compare with target hash
    // Return matching function pointer
}

Right-click → Undefine (U)
Right-click → Code (C) at correct offset
Edit → Patch → Assemble (for permanent fix)

Obfuscated binary — how to approach?
│
├─ Can you run it?
│  ├─ Yes → Dynamic analysis first
│  │  ├─ Set BP on interesting APIs (file, network, crypto)
│  │  ├─ Trace execution to understand real behavior
│  │  └─ Dump decrypted code/strings at runtime
│  │
│  └─ No (embedded/firmware/exotic arch) → Static only
│     └─ Identify obfuscation type from patterns below
│
├─ What does the code look like?
│  │
│  ├─ Giant flat switch/dispatcher loop?
│  │  ├─ State variable drives control flow → CFF
│  │  │  └─ Use D-810 or symbolic deflattening
│  │  └─ Bytecode fetch-decode-execute → VM protection
│  │     └─ Extract handlers, build disassembler
│  │
│  ├─ Only mov instructions?
│  │  └─ movfuscator → demovfuscator tool
│  │
│  ├─ XOR/ADD loop writing to .text section?
│  │  └─ SMC → breakpoint after decode, dump
│  │
│  ├─ Impossible conditions in branches?
│  │  └─ Opaque predicates → Z3 proving or pattern removal
│  │
│  ├─ Disassembly looks wrong / functions overlap?
│  │  └─ Anti-disassembly → manual re-analysis at correct offsets
│  │
│  ├─ No readable strings?
│  │  └─ String encryption → hook decrypt function or emulate
│  │
│  ├─ No imports in IAT?
│  │  └─ Import hiding → identify hash, build lookup table
│  │
│  └─ pushad/pushfd → complex code → popad/popfd?
│     └─ VM protector entry/exit → full VM analysis
│
└─ What tool to use?
   ├─ Known protector (VMProtect/Themida) → specific deprotection guide
   ├─ Custom obfuscation → combine: IDA scripting + Triton + manual
   ├─ CTF challenge → angr symbolic execution often fastest
   └─ Malware analysis → dynamic (debugger + API monitor) first