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> are but one category of security-relevant bugs Memory safety is somewhat special because it's foundational: it is a prerequisite for any other sort of safety
by dbaupp 10y ago
> are but one category of security-relevant bugs
Memory safety is somewhat special because it's foundational: it is a prerequisite for any other sort of safety/security, as memory safety violations often can be(/are) exploited to trigger pretty much any other problem (e.g. RCE can do anything); other security problems are usually more constrained.