embedded-studio-arm-nordic
The package downloads prebuilt binaries from dl2.segger.com, which is a plausible official host for Segger software; while not on a standard whitelist, it is likely legitimate and the binaries are verified via fixed sha256sums, reducing supply-chain risk.
Triggered rules
llm_review
The static rules flagged this MEDIUM, but an AI model (qwen/qwen3-235b-a22b-07-25) reviewed the full PKGBUILD and judged it LOW (confidence 95%): The package downloads prebuilt binaries from dl2.segger.com, which is a plausible official host for Segger software; while not on a standard whitelist, it is likely legitimate and the binaries are verified via fixed sha256sums, reducing supply-chain risk.
1 higher static finding superseded - not the current verdict (shown for transparency)
source_untrusted_domain
One or more source=() URLs point to a host outside the trusted allowlist (github.com, gitlab.com, codeberg.org, pypi.org, …).
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PKGBUILD:17
source_x86_64=("Setup_EmbeddedStudio_ARM_Nordic_v${pkgver/./}_linux_x64.tar.gz::https://dl2.segger.com/files/embedded-studio/EmbeddedStudio_ARM_Nordic_v${pkgver/./}_linux_x64.tar.gz")
PKGBUILD
1 offending line(s) highlighted# Maintainer: kumen
pkgname="embedded-studio-arm-nordic"
pkgver=5.68
pkgrel=1
pkgdesc="Segger Embedded Studio for ARM, Nordic version"
arch=('x86_64' 'i686')
makedepends=()
depends=('jlink-software-and-documentation')
optdepends=()
conflicts=()
replaces=()
url="https://developer.nordicsemi.com/nRF_Connect_SDK/doc/latest/nrf/gs_installing.html#ses-nordic-edition"
license=('Commercial')
options=(!strip)
source_x86_64=("Setup_EmbeddedStudio_ARM_Nordic_v${pkgver/./}_linux_x64.tar.gz::https://dl2.segger.com/files/embedded-studio/EmbeddedStudio_ARM_Nordic_v${pkgver/./}_linux_x64.tar.gz")
source_i686=("Setup_EmbeddedStudio_ARM_Nordic_v${pkgver/./}_linux_x86.tar.gz::https://dl2.segger.com/files/embedded-studio/EmbeddedStudio_ARM_Nordic_v${pkgver/./}_linux_x86.tar.gz")
sha256sums_x86_64=('bffcd895d076b191b379b142ef5f6346808761dde733ea05d73f4a89dab683a0')
sha256sums_i686=('a7141cf6369af9050df85c305587114b88431a8c6413c7171276534a08ba4ec8')
prepare(){
# Change src path name
case ${CARCH} in
"x86_64")
mv ${srcdir}/arm_segger_embedded_studio_v${pkgver/./}_linux_x64_nordic embedded-studio-arm
;;
"i686")
mv ${srcdir}/arm_segger_embedded_studio_v${pkgver/./}_linux_x86_nordic embedded-studio-arm
;;
esac
}
package() {
install -dm755 "${pkgdir}/opt/SEGGER/Embedded-Studio-ARM-Nordic" \
"${pkgdir}/usr/share/licenses/${pkgname}" \
"${pkgdir}/usr/bin/" \
msg2 'Installing Embedded Studio ARM Nordic'
mv "${srcdir}/embedded-studio-arm/"* "${pkgdir}/opt/SEGGER/Embedded-Studio-ARM-Nordic/"
msg2 'Instalation of binary file'
ln -s /opt/SEGGER/Embedded-Studio-ARM-Nordic/bin/emStudio "${pkgdir}/usr/bin/emStudio-ARM-Nordic"
msg2 'Installing desktop shortcut and icon'
install -Dm 644 "${pkgdir}/opt/SEGGER/Embedded-Studio-ARM-Nordic/bin/StudioIcon.png" "${pkgdir}/usr/share/pixmaps/${pkgname}.png"
install -Dm644 /dev/stdin "$pkgdir/usr/share/applications/${pkgname}.desktop" <<END
[Desktop Entry]
Name=ARM Embedded Studio Nordic Edition
Comment=SEGGER Embedded Studio for ARM (Nordic Edition)
GenericName=Embedded Studio ARM (Nordic edition)
Exec=env GDK_BACKEND=x11 emStudio-ARM-Nordic %F
Icon=embedded-studio-arm
Path=/opt/SEGGER/Embedded-Studio-ARM-Nordic/bin
Terminal=false
StartupNotify=true
Type=Application
Categories=Development
END
msg2 'Instalation of license file'
ln -s /opt/SEGGER/Embedded-Studio-ARM-Nordic/html/License.htm "${pkgdir}/usr/share/licenses/${pkgname}/"
}
#
# makepkg --printsrcinfo > .SRCINFO
#
# vim: set ts=8 sw=8 tw=0 noet:
Scan history
| Scanned at (UTC) | Severity | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 00:27:14 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-09-16 00:03:17 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-09-15 00:25:31 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-09-14 00:27:57 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-09-13 00:19:54 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-09-12 00:25:17 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-09-11 00:19:22 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-09-10 00:22:44 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-09-09 00:04:09 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-09-08 00:18:08 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-09-07 00:30:15 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-09-06 00:17:06 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-09-05 00:16:27 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-09-04 00:03:13 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-09-03 00:15:47 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-09-02 00:02:31 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-09-01 00:11:19 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-08-31 00:19:57 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-08-30 00:04:14 | Low | 2 |
| 2026-08-29 00:29:17 | Low | 2 |