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size_t size = strlen(input_str);
if (size == SIZE_MAX) {
/* Handle Error */
}
str = malloc(size+1);
strcpy(str, input);
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Note that in accordance with rule MEM35-C. Ensure that size arguments to memory allocation functions are valid the argument supplied to malloc() is checked to ensure an numeric overflow does not occur.
Compliant Solution
To correct this error, ensure the pointer returned by malloc() is not invalid (null). In addition to this rule, this should be done in accordance with rule MEM32-C. Detect and handle critical memory allocation errors.
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