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Visual Studio 6 signature scan missing libc type?

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#311 opened on Sep 15, 2025

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Description

I remember prior versions would tell whether an exe was built with libc or libcmt and even debug versions. Has the interface moved it somewhere else or is simply not displayed anymore?

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Check the signature database for Visual Studio 6 entries and compare with earlier versions to locate the missing libc type detection.
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
security
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
PE file formatC/C++
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60