Update binary analysis and wait for completion
AI agents use update_analysis_and_wait to create or update resources in BinAssistMCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your BinAssistMCP environment.
The tool updates (modifies) the binary analysis database rather than destructively deleting data or executing arbitrary code. While it triggers internal analysis routines, the 'update' semantic indicates reversible changes to analysis metadata. The 'wait for completion' aspect implies synchronous execution monitoring rather than external code execution.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Update binary analysis' — this modifies analysis state.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access update_analysis_and_wait 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 update_analysis_and_wait:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"update_analysis_and_wait": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "update_analysis_and_wait_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 30,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}update_analysis_and_wait stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
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Update binary analysis and wait for completion. It is categorised as a Write tool in the BinAssistMCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the BinAssist MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_analysis_and_wait: 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.
update_analysis_and_wait is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_analysis_and_wait 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_analysis_and_wait. 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.
update_analysis_and_wait 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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