Re: zlib autoconf question

[Richard Stallman]

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One crucial point about libraries that handle file formats
(compressed, or images) is that if they don't carefully check their
input for invalid format, they can be openings for an attack.

Are there groups that carefully study these libraries to make sure
they detect all erroneous input?

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Dr Richard Stallman
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