die_analyze_file

THE RISK

High Risk

Why die_analyze_file needs a policy

This tool runs an external analysis tool (Detect It Easy) against a file, which constitutes executing an external program/operation. It reads the file and produces analysis output, but the act of invoking DiE is an execution of an external binary/tool. No data is written or deleted, but it is more than a simple read since it triggers an external process.

From the tool's definition Analyze file with Detect It Easy (DiE)

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

POLICY

How to control die_analyze_file

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "die_analyze_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "die_analyze_file_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

die_analyze_file stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about die_analyze_file

What does the die_analyze_file tool do? +

Analyze file with Detect It Easy (DiE). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Windows Forensics MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on die_analyze_file? +

Register the Windows Forensics MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for die_analyze_file: 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 Windows Forensics MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is die_analyze_file? +

die_analyze_file is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit die_analyze_file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the die_analyze_file 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 die_analyze_file completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for die_analyze_file. 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 die_analyze_file? +

die_analyze_file is provided by the Windows Forensics MCP Server MCP server (x746b/winforensics-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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