C-C++ vs Security

Explore the security vulnerabilities and pitfalls in C and C++ programming languages in this 56-minute conference talk from code::dive 2018. Delve into both classic and lesser-known security bugs, traps, and unexpected behaviors that make these languages challenging from a security perspective. Gain insights from security researcher Gynvael Coldwind as he examines how the execution environment assumed by C/C++ differs from real-world scenarios. Learn why these languages are simultaneously fascinating and problematic for security experts, and discover the complexities that make mastering C/C++ security a formidable task even for experienced programmers.

C/C++ vs Security! - Gynvael Coldwind - code::dive 2018