OWASPASVS 5.0 requirement

ASVS-V1.4.1 The application uses memory-safe string, safer memory copy and pointer arithmetic to detect or prevent stack, buffer, or heap overflows.

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Standard
OWASP ASVS 5.0
Chapter
V1 Encoding and Sanitization
Section
V1.4 Memory, String, and Unmanaged Code
Level
L2 (requirement applies from this verification level up)

Requirement

Verify that the application uses memory-safe string, safer memory copy and pointer arithmetic to detect or prevent stack, buffer, or heap overflows.