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0 pointsIncRnd3y ago0 comments

> Integer overflow isn't a security issue unless your program's memory safety depends on the correctness of the integer operation.

That's simply not true and has wide-reaching horrible effects that can occur. The wrong number of tickets can be purchased from a website, charging for less than were purchased. The DNR order can be put in place instead of SAVE LIFE. There are countless security issues that can occur.

Saying that integer overflow is only an issue for memory safety is really bad and incorrect advice.