Alex Gaynor 5/27/2020

What science can tell us about C and C++'s security

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This article examines replicated empirical studies across major codebases (Android, iOS, Chrome, Linux kernel) demonstrating that 65-70% of critical security vulnerabilities stem from memory unsafety in C and C++. It discusses the implications for software security and advocates for memory-safe programming languages as a proven mitigation strategy.

What science can tell us about C and C++'s security

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