Re:How to zero a buffer
by bunderbunder on Thursday September 04, 2014 @08:56PM
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A language that wouldn't give you a way to zero out data wouldn't be appropriate for security-critical tasks either.
Just like how a language that doesn't do array bounds checking and permits pointer math (read: a language where buffer overflows are a damn feature) isn't appropriate for security critical tasks.
Just like how a language that must be actively fought using clever hacks in order to prevent it from undermining your attempts to guard against common exploit vectors isn't appropriate for security critical tasks.
Just like how a language that doesn't do array bounds checking and permits pointer math (read: a language where buffer overflows are a damn feature) isn't appropriate for security critical tasks.
Just like how a language that must be actively fought using clever hacks in order to prevent it from undermining your attempts to guard against common exploit vectors isn't appropriate for security critical tasks.