BinScope Tool Compatibility for .NET Applications

Question

Dear Microsoft Support Team,

I have a query regarding the BinScope tool. It is my understanding that this tool is used to check compiler protection for C/C++ applications. Could you kindly confirm whether BinScope can also be used for .NET applications, or is it limited to C/C++ only?

Answer 1

Hi Mohammad Raza,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q & A forum.  

BinScope is mainly designed for analyzing security settings in C/C++ applications. While it can inspect some aspects of .NET binaries, its effectiveness is limited due to .NET's different security mechanisms. For .NET applications, tools like FxCop, Roslyn Analyzers, or dotnet analyzers are more suitable. If you're looking for security compliance checks, these alternatives would be a better fit. 

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