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String handling functions defined in C99 Section 7.21 and elsewhere are susceptible to common programming errors that can lead to serious, exploitable vulnerabilities. Managed strings, when used properly, can eliminate many of these errors--particularly in new development.

Rule Recommendation

Severity

Likelihood

Remediation Cost

Priority

Level

STR01-A

3 (high)

2 (probable)

1 (high)

P6

L2

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