IDA Pro 7.5 Mac: Resolved Issues and New Features

The latest service pack for IDA Pro 7.5, specifically designed for the Mac operating system, has addressed several issues and introduced new features to enhance the debugging experience.

One of the notable improvements is in the user interface (UI). A long, unbreakable line in the Output window would previously cause other long lines to not be laid out according to the viewport size, requiring scrolling. This issue has been resolved, ensuring a smoother workflow for users.

Additionally, IDA Pro 7.5 Mac has fixed several UI-related issues, including:

1. Fast searches in a folder view that could cause IDA to freeze or crash in certain cases.

2. Detaching an unsynchronized and invisible 'Pseudocode-A' tab while debugging, which could lead to crashes.

3. Issues with fast jumping by row number in folders mode.

The service pack also addresses several types of bugs and crashes:

1. Duplicated types in the folder view of Local Types window.

2. The Mac debugger displaying an 'Input file is missing' error when debugging a dyldcache lib on macOS 11.

3. Slow loading of single modules from a dyldcache on macOS Catalina.

IDAPython has also received attention, with the issue of not respecting coding comments when loading script files being resolved.

Furthermore, IDA Pro 7.5 Mac introduces several new features and improvements:

1. Support for type libraries for MacOSX11.0.sdk and iPhoneOS14.0.sdk.

2. Improved Objective-C metadata parsing for macOS 11/ iOS 14 (specifically _objc_methlist structures).

3. Support for new MH_FILESET kernelcache format from macOS 11.

4. Parsing of LC_DYLD_CHAINED_FIXUPS for arm64e binaries.

5. Improved analysis of dyldcache files from macOS 11/ iOS 14.

6. Handling of LC_DYLD_EXPORTS_TRIE in macOS 11/ iOS 14 binaries.

7. Support for ARMv8.4-RCPC instructions (LDAPUR, STLUR).

8. Minor improvements to debugging on macOS 11/ iOS 14.

The addition of type libraries for MacOSX11.0.sdk and iPhoneOS14.0.sdk will aid in better analysis and debugging capabilities. Moreover, the improved Objective-C metadata parsing will facilitate more accurate results when working with binaries compiled with Xcode 12.

Overall, IDA Pro 7.5 Mac Service Pack 2 offers a range of enhancements that will benefit developers and security professionals alike, providing a more stable and efficient platform for their work.

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