3. Allocation failure Allocation failure can be a problem, but it can be managed. The malloc () function returns a null pointer if it cannot allocate the requested memory. It is essential to check for ...

I recently presented arguments for and against using dynamic memory allocation in C and C++ programs. 1 I do agree that truly safety-critical systems should avoid using dynamic allocation because the ...

Some tools implement memory protection fences to catch errant memory accesses. Some of the leak detection programs are very large and require a virtual memory image of the program being searched. This ...