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GNU GCC: Optimizer Removes Code Necessary for Security
Nov 16 2002 10:04AM
Joseph Wagner (wagnerjd prodigy net)
When optimizing code for "dead store removal" the optimizing compiler may
remove code necessary for security.
A programmer could erroneously think that his code is secure, even though
the securing code is removed from the compiled code.
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When optimizing code for "dead store removal" the optimizing compiler may
remove code necessary for security.
A programmer could erroneously think that his code is secure, even though
the securing code is removed from the compiled code.
For a full report, including a complete description...
[ more ]