Bug#714219: #714219 - libc6: crypt(3) returns NULL… told you so
On Thu, 18 Jul 2013, Carlos O'Donell wrote:
> > * CVE-2013-4122: Handle NULL returns from glibc 2.17+ crypt()
> > (Closes: #716835)
> I'm happy to see applications being fixed to follow the
> documented standard.
Which is a violation of historic practice and “common law”.
I’d be as happy to see the documented standard fixed.
Oh well. I uploaded a new cvs package to Debian sid
yesterday that handles NULL returns as well (review
of that diff is welcome, ofc), but IMHO the greater
issue remains.
bye,
//mirabilos
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