FAQ

Q: After downloading EMBA nothing works if I try to start it.

A: First, run the installer (sudo ./installer.sh). Usually you are going to start with a default installation: sudo ./installer.sh -d

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Q: Do I need administrative privileges to run EMBA?

A: Yes.

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Q: Should I really use the emulation mode of EMBA?

A: As it gives awesome results you should give it a try. But keep in mind you are executing code on your machine and your complete environment could get compromised quite easy with it. So, just use it in default mode with the protection of the docker container. Additionally you should only use it in a secured environment without network access to the world.

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Q: I have Ubuntu Linux. Can I install EMBA on it?

A: We only test EMBA on Kali Linux. However, we have heard rumors that EMBA runs quite good on a plain Ubuntu. So, give it a try.

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Q: There are so many options I can use with emba. What are your typical options running EMBA?

A: sudo ./emba.sh -z -s -l ../emba_logs/logs_FIRMWARE_FILE -f ../testimages/FIRMWARE_FILE.bin -t -E -W -D
or to keep it simple we can use the following profile:
A: sudo ./emba.sh -l ../emba_logs/logs_FIRMWARE_FILE -f ../testimages/FIRMWARE_FILE.bin -p ./scan-profiles/default-scan.emba

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Q: Can I use EMBA to test IoT devices like my D'link router?

A: For sure. Give it a try.

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Q: Can I use EMBA to test OT devices?

A: For sure. Give it a try.

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Q: Is there a timeline for the first stable release?

A: We have no timeline but you should check the current EMBA master branch or the current version here

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Q: Oh my god, you are using bash. What the hell have you done!

A: Yes.

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Q: EMBA does not detect a lot of versions, CVEs or exploits. What can I do?

A: You can include missing version identifiers in the config (config/bin_version_strings.cfg).

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Q: Can I install EMBA behind a proxy?

A: See this issue: https://github.com/e-m-b-a/emba/issues/217

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Q: Your system requirements are quite high. Can I install EMBA with lower CPU and RAM?

A: You can give it a try. But be warned, EMBA will take a long time for testing firmware. See here: https://github.com/e-m-b-a/emba/issues/118#issuecomment-876202630

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Q: Your code is ugly!

A: It works on my machine!

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Q: I found a bug in EMBA. How can I report it?

A: Great. Fix it and open a pull request or open an issue here.

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Q: I have further questions, where can I ask them?

A: Open an issue and add the label question to it. When we have time, we will answer.