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EMBA

Ch 226.7of 73 Reverse Engineering Tools
  1. 1Runs onLinux, self-hosted
  2. 2CostsFree plan
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Overview

EMBA is ranked #22 of 73 in reverse engineering tools on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted. There is a free plan.

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EMBA Free Free and open source firmware analysis environment github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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Facts

Purpose
EMBA analyzes embedded-device firmware through extraction, static and dynamic analysis, SBOM generation, and web-based vulnerability reporting.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Intended users
EMBA is designed for penetration testers, product security teams, developers, and responsible product managers.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Firmware checks
Its modules check for issues including outdated software, vulnerable scripts, hard-coded passwords, weak binary functions, and weak file permissions.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
SBOM
The F15 module generates a JSON SBOM from identified software inventory using CycloneDX.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Vulnerability aggregation
The F20 module aggregates detected version numbers and searches for known vulnerabilities and possible exploits.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Integration
The project site announces an integration with Dependency-Track.securefirmware.de · 4 Oct 2026
Run environment
The project recommends running EMBA in a virtual machine with current Kali Linux and using its default Docker mode.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security caution
The maintainers warn that developer mode can execute malicious code and harm the host system.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
System requirements
The installation guide lists 16 GB or more of RAM, at least 8 processor cores recommended, and 30–100 GB of free disk space.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Architecture support
EMBA is designed for x86-64 and the guide says it does not run on ARM architecture.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Linux support
The installation guide says current Kali Linux is recommended and Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 should also work.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Project maturity
The FAQ describes EMBA as a research and testing platform that may include raw code and says it is not recommended for productive or unprotected environments.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The FAQ directs users to open a GitHub issue with the question label for help.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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