SMRTR ProgrammingJan 2, 2025The New Stack

C++ Committee Divided on Memory Safety Plans

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C++ standards committee struggles to prioritize memory safety in the upcoming C++ 26 standard, despite growing security concerns. Multiple proposals exist, including Rust-inspired features and annotation systems, but conflicting interests and lack of participation hinder progress on addressing vulnerabilities that could lead to system crashes or data theft.

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