High-risk tools in VICE C64 Emulator MCP Server
6 of the 26 tools in VICE C64 Emulator MCP Server are classified as high risk. This page profiles those tools specifically, with recommended policy actions and the attack patterns that target them.
Every operation listed below is an action PolicyLayer recommends controlling at the transport layer. Open any tool to see the full profile, risk score, and YAML policy snippet.
Tools at high risk
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connectExecuteConnect to a running VICE emulator instance via the binary monitor protocol. VICE must be started with the binary monitor enabled: x64sc -binarymonitor -binarymonitoraddress ...
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continueExecuteResume C64 execution after a breakpoint or pause. Starts the emulator running until the next breakpoint, manual stop, or error. Related tools: step, status, setBreakpoint
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loadProgramExecuteLoad and optionally run a program file. Supports PRG, D64, T64, and other C64 file formats. For disk images, can specify which file to run. Options: - run: If true (default), ...
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resetExecuteReset the C64 machine. Options: - hard: If true, performs hard reset (like power cycle). If false, soft reset (like reset button). A soft reset preserves some memory contents,...
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runToExecuteRun execution until a specific address is reached. Sets a temporary breakpoint at the target address and continues execution. The breakpoint is automatically deleted when hit. ...
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stepExecuteExecute one or more instructions, then stop. Single-stepping is essential for understanding code flow and debugging. Options: - count: Number of instructions to execute (defau...
Attacks that target this class
High-risk tools in any server share these documented attack patterns. Each links to the full case and the defensive policy.