Low Risk

get_data_at

get_data_at

How to control get_data_at ↓

AI agents call get_data_at to retrieve information from BinAssistMCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

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This tool appears to be a data retrieval function consistent with the server's binary analysis capabilities. It likely queries or fetches data (possibly from memory, a binary section, or analysis results) at a specified address or location without side effects. The 'get_' prefix is a strong indicator of read-only semantics.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_data_at' suggests reading data at a specific location without modification. Sibling tools like 'get_basic_blocks', 'get_binary_info', and 'analyze_function' are clearly read-only analysis tools.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_data_at gives an agent:

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and BinAssistMCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_data_at:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_data_at": {}
  }
}

get_data_at is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register BinAssistMCP — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the get_data_at tool do? +

get_data_at. It is categorised as a Read tool in the BinAssistMCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_data_at? +

Register the BinAssist MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_data_at: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches BinAssistMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_data_at? +

get_data_at is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_data_at? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_data_at rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block get_data_at completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_data_at. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides get_data_at? +

get_data_at is provided by the BinAssist MCP server (symgraph/binassistmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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