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Checker
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Guideline
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alignof-side-effect
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EXP44-C. Do not rely on side effects in operands to sizeof, _Alignof, or _Generic
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alloc-without-cast
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MEM02-C. Immediately cast the result of a memory allocation function call into a pointer to the allocated type
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alloc-without-sizeof
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EXP09-C. Use sizeof to determine the size of a type or variable
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array-index-range
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ARR30-C. Do not form or use out-of-bounds pointers or array subscripts
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array-index-range-constant
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ARR30-C. Do not form or use out-of-bounds pointers or array subscripts
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array-size-global
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ARR02-C. Explicitly specify array bounds, even if implicitly defined by an initializer
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array_out_of_bounds
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DCL38-C. Use the correct syntax when declaring a flexible array member
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assignment-conditional
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EXP45-C. Do not perform assignments in selection statements
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assignment-to-non-modifiable-lvalue
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EXP40-C. Do not modify constant objects
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assignment-to-non-modifiable-lvalue
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MSC40-C. Do not violate constraints
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bad-function
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ERR07-C. Prefer functions that support error checking over equivalent functions that don't
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bad-function
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WIN01-C. Do not forcibly terminate execution
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bitfield-type
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INT12-C. Do not make assumptions about the type of a plain int bit-field when used in an expression
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bitop-type
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INT13-C. Use bitwise operators only on unsigned operands
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bitop-type
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INT16-C. Do not make assumptions about representation of signed integers
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cast-pointer-void-arithmetic-implicit
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MSC40-C. Do not violate constraints
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chained-comparison
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EXP13-C. Treat relational and equality operators as if they were nonassociative
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char-sign-conversion
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STR34-C. Cast characters to unsigned char before converting to larger integer sizes
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compound-ifelse
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EXP19-C. Use braces for the body of an if, for, or while statement
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compound-loop
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EXP19-C. Use braces for the body of an if, for, or while statement
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ctype-limits
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STR37-C. Arguments to character-handling functions must be representable as an unsigned char
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deadlock
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CON35-C. Avoid deadlock by locking in a predefined order
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distinct-extern
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DCL40-C. Do not create incompatible declarations of the same function or object
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empty-body
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EXP15-C. Do not place a semicolon on the same line as an if, for, or while statement
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empty-parameter-list
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DCL20-C. Explicitly specify void when a function accepts no arguments
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encoding-mismatch
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STR10-C. Do not concatenate different type of string literals
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enum-implicit-value
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INT09-C. Ensure enumeration constants map to unique values
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errno-reset
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ERR30-C. Set errno to zero before calling a library function known to set errno, and check errno only after the function returns a value indicating failure
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error-information-unused
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ERR33-C. Detect and handle standard library errors
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error-information-unused
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EXP12-C. Do not ignore values returned by functions
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error-information-unused-computed
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ERR33-C. Detect and handle standard library errors
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error-information-unused-computed
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EXP12-C. Do not ignore values returned by functions
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evaluation-order
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EXP30-C. Do not depend on the order of evaluation for side effects
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evaluation-order
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EXP10-C. Do not depend on the order of evaluation of subexpressions or the order in which side effects take place
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file-dereference
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FIO38-C. Do not copy a FILE object
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flexible-array-member-assignment
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MEM33-C. Allocate and copy structures containing a flexible array member dynamically
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flexible-array-member-declaration
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MEM33-C. Allocate and copy structures containing a flexible array member dynamically
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float-comparison
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FLP02-C. Avoid using floating-point numbers when precise computation is needed
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float-division-by-zero
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FLP03-C. Detect and handle floating-point errors
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for-loop-float
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FLP30-C. Do not use floating-point variables as loop counters
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function-name-constant-comparison
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EXP16-C. Do not compare function pointers to constant values
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function-pointer-integer-cast
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INT36-C. Converting a pointer to integer or integer to pointer
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function-pointer-integer-cast-implicit
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INT36-C. Converting a pointer to integer or integer to pointer
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function-pointer-integer-cast-implicit
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MSC40-C. Do not violate constraints
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function-prototype
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DCL07-C. Include the appropriate type information in function declarators
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function-return-type
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DCL31-C. Declare identifiers before using them
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function-return-type
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MSC40-C. Do not violate constraints
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future-library-use
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DCL37-C. Do not declare or define a reserved identifier
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generic-selection-side-effect
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EXP44-C. Do not rely on side effects in operands to sizeof, _Alignof, or _Generic
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global-object-scope
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DCL15-C. Declare file-scope objects or functions that do not need external linkage as static
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global-object-scope
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DCL19-C. Minimize the scope of variables and functions
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implicit-function-declaration
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DCL31-C. Declare identifiers before using them
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implicit-function-declaration
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DCL07-C. Include the appropriate type information in function declarators
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inappropriate-bool
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EXP46-C. Do not use a bitwise operator with a Boolean-like operand
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inappropriate-pointer-cast-implicit
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MSC40-C. Do not violate constraints
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incompatible-argument-type
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EXP37-C. Call functions with the correct number and type of arguments
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incompatible-function-pointer-conversion
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MSC40-C. Do not violate constraints
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incompatible-object-pointer-conversion
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MSC40-C. Do not violate constraints
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initializer-excess
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MSC40-C. Do not violate constraints
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int-division-by-zero
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INT33-C. Ensure that division and remainder operations do not result in divide-by-zero errors
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int-modulo-by-zero
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INT33-C. Ensure that division and remainder operations do not result in divide-by-zero errors
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integer-overflow
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INT30-C. Ensure that unsigned integer operations do not wrap
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integer-overflow
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INT32-C. Ensure that operations on signed integers do not result in overflow
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integer-overflow
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INT08-C. Verify that all integer values are in range
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invalid-array-size
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MSC40-C. Do not violate constraints
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invalid-free
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MEM34-C. Only free memory allocated dynamically
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language-override
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DCL37-C. Do not declare or define a reserved identifier
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language-override-c99
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DCL37-C. Do not declare or define a reserved identifier
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literal-assignment
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STR05-C. Use pointers to const when referring to string literals
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local-object-scope
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DCL19-C. Minimize the scope of variables and functions
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logop-side-effect
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EXP02-C. Be aware of the short-circuit behavior of the logical AND and OR operators
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long-suffix
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DCL16-C. Use "L," not "l," to indicate a long value
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macro-argument-hash
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PRE32-C. Do not use preprocessor directives in invocations of function-like macros
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macro-final-semicolon
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PRE11-C. Do not conclude macro definitions with a semicolon
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macro-function-like
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PRE00-C. Prefer inline or static functions to function-like macros
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macro-parameter-multiplied
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PRE12-C. Do not define unsafe macros
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macro-parameter-parentheses
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PRE01-C. Use parentheses within macros around parameter names
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macro-parameter-unused
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PRE12-C. Do not define unsafe macros
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malloc-size-insufficient
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MEM35-C. Allocate sufficient memory for an object
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memcmp-with-float
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FLP37-C. Do not use object representations to compare floating-point values
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memcpy-with-padding
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EXP42-C. Do not compare padding data
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missing-else
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MSC01-C. Strive for logical completeness
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mmline-comment
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MSC04-C. Use comments consistently and in a readable fashion
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multiple-atomic-accesses
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CON40-C. Do not refer to an atomic variable twice in an expression
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multiple-include
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PRE06-C. Enclose header files in an include guard
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multiple-volatile-accesses
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EXP30-C. Do not depend on the order of evaluation for side effects
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multiple-volatile-accesses
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EXP10-C. Do not depend on the order of evaluation of subexpressions or the order in which side effects take place
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named-declaration-parameter
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API08-C. Avoid parameter names in a function prototype
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null-dereferencing
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EXP34-C. Do not dereference null pointers
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null-dereferencing
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ARR30-C. Do not form or use out-of-bounds pointers or array subscripts
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octal-constant
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DCL18-C. Do not begin integer constants with 0 when specifying a decimal value
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parameter-match
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EXP37-C. Call functions with the correct number and type of arguments
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parameter-match-computed
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EXP37-C. Call functions with the correct number and type of arguments
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parameter-match-type
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EXP37-C. Call functions with the correct number and type of arguments
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parameter-match-type
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MSC40-C. Do not violate constraints
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parameter-missing-const
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DCL00-C. Const-qualify immutable objects
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parameter-missing-const
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DCL13-C. Declare function parameters that are pointers to values not changed by the function as const
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pointer-cast-alignment
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EXP36-C. Do not cast pointers into more strictly aligned pointer types
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pointer-integral-cast
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INT36-C. Converting a pointer to integer or integer to pointer
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pointer-integral-cast-implicit
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INT36-C. Converting a pointer to integer or integer to pointer
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pointer-integral-cast-implicit
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MSC40-C. Do not violate constraints
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pointer-qualifier-cast-const
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EXP40-C. Do not modify constant objects
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pointer-qualifier-cast-const
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EXP05-C. Do not cast away a const qualification
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pointer-qualifier-cast-const-implicit
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EXP40-C. Do not modify constant objects
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pointer-qualifier-cast-const-implicit
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MSC40-C. Do not violate constraints
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pointer-qualifier-cast-const-implicit
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EXP05-C. Do not cast away a const qualification
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pointer-qualifier-cast-volatile
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EXP32-C. Do not access a volatile object through a nonvolatile reference
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pointer-qualifier-cast-volatile-implicit
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EXP32-C. Do not access a volatile object through a nonvolatile reference
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pointer-qualifier-cast-volatile-implicit
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MSC40-C. Do not violate constraints
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pointer-subtraction
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ARR36-C. Do not subtract or compare two pointers that do not refer to the same array
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pointer-typedef
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DCL05-C. Use typedefs of non-pointer types only
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pointered-deallocation
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DCL30-C. Declare objects with appropriate storage durations
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pointered-deallocation
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ARR30-C. Do not form or use out-of-bounds pointers or array subscripts
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precision-shift-width
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INT34-C. Do not shift an expression by a negative number of bits or by greater than or equal to the number of bits that exist in the operand
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precision-shift-width-constant
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INT34-C. Do not shift an expression by a negative number of bits or by greater than or equal to the number of bits that exist in the operand
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read_data_race
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CON32-C. Prevent data races when accessing bit-fields from multiple threads
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read_data_race
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CON43-C. Do not allow data races in multithreaded code
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redeclaration
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MSC40-C. Do not violate constraints
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reserved-declaration
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DCL37-C. Do not declare or define a reserved identifier
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reserved-declaration-c99
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DCL37-C. Do not declare or define a reserved identifier
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reserved-identifier
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DCL37-C. Do not declare or define a reserved identifier
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restrict
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EXP43-C. Avoid undefined behavior when using restrict-qualified pointers
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return-implicit
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MSC37-C. Ensure that control never reaches the end of a non-void function
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scaled-pointer-arithmetic
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ARR39-C. Do not add or subtract a scaled integer to a pointer
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signal-handler-shared-access
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SIG31-C. Do not access shared objects in signal handlers
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signal-handler-signal-call
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SIG34-C. Do not call signal() from within interruptible signal handlers
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signal-handler-unsafe-call
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SIG30-C. Call only asynchronous-safe functions within signal handlers
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sizeof
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EXP44-C. Do not rely on side effects in operands to sizeof, _Alignof, or _Generic
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sizeof-array-parameter
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ARR01-C. Do not apply the sizeof operator to a pointer when taking the size of an array
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sline-splicing
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MSC04-C. Use comments consistently and in a readable fashion
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smline-comment
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MSC04-C. Use comments consistently and in a readable fashion
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smline-comment
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MSC04-C. Use comments consistently and in a readable fashion
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statement-sideeffect
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MSC12-C. Detect and remove code that has no effect or is never executed
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static-function-declaration
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DCL36-C. Do not declare an identifier with conflicting linkage classifications
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static-object-declaration
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DCL36-C. Do not declare an identifier with conflicting linkage classifications
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stdlib-const-pointer-assign
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ENV30-C. Do not modify the object referenced by the return value of certain functions
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stdlib-limits
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FLP32-C. Prevent or detect domain and range errors in math functions
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stdlib-macro-ato
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MSC24-C. Do not use deprecated or obsolescent functions
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stdlib-macro-atoll
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MSC24-C. Do not use deprecated or obsolescent functions
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stdlib-use-ato
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MSC24-C. Do not use deprecated or obsolescent functions
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stdlib-use-atoll
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MSC24-C. Do not use deprecated or obsolescent functions
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stdlib-use-rand
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MSC30-C. Do not use the rand() function for generating pseudorandom numbers
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stdlib-use-signal
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CON37-C. Do not call signal() in a multithreaded program
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stdlib-use-system
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ENV33-C. Do not call system()
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stream-argument-with-side-effects
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FIO41-C. Do not call getc(), putc(), getwc(), or putwc() with a stream argument that has side effects
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string-literal-modfication
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STR30-C. Do not attempt to modify string literals
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Supported indirectly via MISRA C:2004 rule 6.1.
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STR04-C. Use plain char for characters in the basic character set
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Supported indirectly via MISRA C:2004 rule 6.1 and MISRA C:2012 rule 10.1.
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STR00-C. Represent characters using an appropriate type
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Supported indirectly via MISRA C:2004 Rule 13.2.
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EXP20-C. Perform explicit tests to determine success, true and false, and equality
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Supported indirectly via MISRA C:2004 Rule 17.4.
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ARR37-C. Do not add or subtract an integer to a pointer to a non-array object
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Supported indirectly via MISRA C:2012 Rule 5.3.
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DCL01-C. Do not reuse variable names in subscopes
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Supported indirectly via MISRA C:2012 rule 10.1.
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STR09-C. Don't assume numeric values for expressions with type plain character
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Supported indirectly via MISRA C:2012 Rules 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5.
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DCL23-C. Guarantee that mutually visible identifiers are unique
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Supported indirectly via MISRA C:2012 rules 10.1, 10.3 and 10.4.
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INT07-C. Use only explicitly signed or unsigned char type for numeric values
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Supported via MISRA C:2012 Rules 10.1, 10.3, 10.4, 10.6 and 10.7
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INT31-C. Ensure that integer conversions do not result in lost or misinterpreted data
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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ARR38-C. Guarantee that library functions do not form invalid pointers
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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STR31-C. Guarantee that storage for strings has sufficient space for character data and the null terminator
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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MEM31-C. Free dynamically allocated memory when no longer needed
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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MEM36-C. Do not modify the alignment of objects by calling realloc()
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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FIO39-C. Do not alternately input and output from a stream without an intervening flush or positioning call
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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FIO42-C. Close files when they are no longer needed
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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CON30-C. Clean up thread-specific storage
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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CON31-C. Do not destroy a mutex while it is locked
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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CON33-C. Avoid race conditions when using library functions
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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CON39-C. Do not join or detach a thread that was previously joined or detached
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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MSC32-C. Properly seed pseudorandom number generators
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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MSC33-C. Do not pass invalid data to the asctime() function
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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MSC38-C. Do not treat a predefined identifier as an object if it might only be implemented as a macro
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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CON01-C. Acquire and release synchronization primitives in the same module, at the same level of abstraction
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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CON06-C. Ensure that every mutex outlives the data it protects
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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DCL10-C. Maintain the contract between the writer and caller of variadic functions
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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INT18-C. Evaluate integer expressions in a larger size before comparing or assigning to that size
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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MEM04-C. Beware of zero-length allocations
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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MEM07-C. Ensure that the arguments to calloc(), when multiplied, do not wrap
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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MSC13-C. Detect and remove unused values
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Supported, but no explicit checker
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PRE09-C. Do not replace secure functions with deprecated or obsolescent functions
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Supported: Astrée can detect subsequent code defects that this rule aims to prevent.
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STR11-C. Do not specify the bound of a character array initialized with a string literal
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Supported: Astrée keeps track of all floating point rounding errors and loss of precision and reports code defects resulting from those.
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FLP36-C. Preserve precision when converting integral values to floating-point type
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Supported: Astrée reports accesses outside the bounds of allocated memory.
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EXP03-C. Do not assume the size of a structure is the sum of the sizes of its members
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Supported: Astrée reports accesses to freed allocated memory.
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MEM30-C. Do not access freed memory
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Supported: Astrée reports defects due to returned (empty) strings.
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FIO37-C. Do not assume that fgets() or fgetws() returns a nonempty string when successful
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Supported: Astrée reports non-standard language elements.
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MSC23-C. Beware of vendor-specific library and language differences
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Supported: Astrée reports overflows due to insufficient precision.
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INT35-C. Use correct integer precisions
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Supported: Astrée reports potential infinite loops.
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MSC21-C. Use robust loop termination conditions
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Supported: Astrée reports potential overflows.
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FLP34-C. Ensure that floating-point conversions are within range of the new type
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Supported: Astrée reports potential runtime error resulting from missing checks for exceptional values.
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FLP04-C. Check floating-point inputs for exceptional values
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Supported: Astrée reports potential runtime errors resulting from invalid pointer arithmetics.
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EXP08-C. Ensure pointer arithmetic is used correctly
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Supported: Astrée reports runtime errors resulting from invalid assumptions.
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EXP11-C. Do not make assumptions regarding the layout of structures with bit-fields
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Supported: Astrée reports undefined behavior.
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MSC15-C. Do not depend on undefined behavior
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Supported: Astrée reports usage of invalid pointers.
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MEM01-C. Store a new value in pointers immediately after free()
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Supported: Astrée supports the implementation of library stubs to verify this guideline.
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STR32-C. Do not pass a non-null-terminated character sequence to a library function that expects a string
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Supported: This rule aims to prevent truncations and overflows. All possible overflows are reported by Astrée.
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FLP06-C. Convert integers to floating point for floating-point operations
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switch-clause-break
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MSC17-C. Finish every set of statements associated with a case label with a break statement
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switch-default
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MSC01-C. Strive for logical completeness
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switch-label
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MSC20-C. Do not use a switch statement to transfer control into a complex block
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switch-skipped-code
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DCL41-C. Do not declare variables inside a switch statement before the first case label
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trigraph
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PRE07-C. Avoid using repeated question marks
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type-compatibility
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DCL40-C. Do not create incompatible declarations of the same function or object
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type-compatibility-link
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DCL40-C. Do not create incompatible declarations of the same function or object
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type-specifier
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DCL31-C. Declare identifiers before using them
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type-specifier
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MSC40-C. Do not violate constraints
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undeclared-parameter
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DCL31-C. Declare identifiers before using them
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undeclared-parameter
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MSC40-C. Do not violate constraints
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uninitialized-local-read
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EXP33-C. Do not read uninitialized memory
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uninitialized-variable-use
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EXP33-C. Do not read uninitialized memory
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universal-character-name-concatenation
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PRE30-C. Do not create a universal character name through concatenation
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unreachable-code
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MSC12-C. Detect and remove code that has no effect or is never executed
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wide-narrow-string-cast
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STR38-C. Do not confuse narrow and wide character strings and functions
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wide-narrow-string-cast-implicit
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STR38-C. Do not confuse narrow and wide character strings and functions
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write-to-constant-memory
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EXP40-C. Do not modify constant objects
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write-to-string-literal
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STR30-C. Do not attempt to modify string literals
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write_data_race
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CON32-C. Prevent data races when accessing bit-fields from multiple threads
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write_data_race
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CON43-C. Do not allow data races in multithreaded code
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