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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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Tech stack
cpp
Domain
securitytooling
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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half day
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active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
PE file format basicsC++ programmingDetect It Easy source code
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Investigate the Visual Studio 6 signature scanning code in Detect It Easy. Check if the libc/libcmt detection logic is still present but not displayed in the UI. Look at recent commits to the signature database and the main detection engine to see if the feature was removed or moved. The issue has comments that may provide further context.