Proposal for a Hardening Mode in Clang Frontend to Improve C/C++ Program Security
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Crusty in the right places. Worth the chew.
Summary
The article discusses a joint proposal for introducing a hardening mode in the Clang Frontend compiler to enhance the safety and security of C and C++ programs. The proposal is backed by contributions from several experts in the field, highlighting the ongoing importance of addressing security issues in the programming ecosystem.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledSafety and security of C and C++ programs has been an important issue in the ecosystem for a while.
This is a joint proposal from: @AaronBallman, @shafik, @Endill, and @cor3ntin (with helpful input from others!).
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