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Can we decompile third party code?
I see this question is still driving traffic to my blog, so I’ll add an answer: yes, debugging 3rd-party assemblies is now possible with the JetBrains dotPeek decompiler (completely free), by using it as a Symbol server.
What is decompiler is decompilation is legal or not?
Higher-level reverse engineering such as decompilation is illegal as it is a threat to the ideas and intellectual property of the software creators via recreating the source code, which is the protected element.
Can you decompile third party code to remove bug?
Can you decompile the third party code to remove the bug? a. Yes, I can decompile the code as the delay may result in an escalation by the client.
Is it legal to decompile software in the US?
However, decompilation for interoperability testing is legal and necessary to protect consumers and competition. Decompilation in the US Similar to the EU, the US does allow for the decompilation of software for interoperability purposes (see: 17 U.S.C. § 1201 (2017) – Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems – § 1201(f)(2)).
Is it legal to use decompilation in reverse engineering?
There was already a question about the legality of reverse engineering in general, but I’m talking only about decompilation here. As the answers to this question stated, decompilation is one type of reverse engineering.
Is it legal to decompile an open source binary?
Legality of decompilation depends on the EULA (End User License Agreement) of the binary you wish to work with. While Open Source License Agreements like GPL may allow to edit/decompile the binary, other closed source proprietary agreements will prevent you in most cases.
What is the current regime for decompilation in Europe?
Here at Gerrish Legal, we have examined the current regime in relation to decompilation in Europe and the US. What is Decompilation?