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Variadic Functions: How They Contribute To Security Vulnerabilities and How To Fix Them

C/C++ language variadic functions are functions that accept a variable number of arguments. Variadic functions are implemented using either the ANSI C stdarg approach or, historically, the UNIX System V vararg approach. Both approaches require that the contract between the developer and user of the variadic function not be violated by the user.

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LinuxWorld News Desk commented on the 6 Dec 2005

LinuxWorld Feature - Variadic Functions: How They Contribute To Security Vulnerabilities and How To Fix Them. C/C++ language variadic functions are functions that accept a variable number of arguments. Variadic functions are implemented using either the ANSI C stdarg approach or, historically, the UNIX System V vararg approach. Both approaches require that the contract between the developer and user of the variadic function not be violated by the user.

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