Programming Leftovers
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Trail of Bits ☛ Don’t recurse on untrusted input
However, if attackers control the input, it is often trivial to craft an input that will exhaust the stack before reaching the recursive function’s base case. While developers often think about preventing infinite recursion, it may be possible to crash an application by simply providing a single malicious input that triggers a stack overflow.
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Undeadly ☛ Game of Trees 0.110 released
Version 0.110 of Game of Trees has been released (and the port updated): [...]
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Julia Programming Language ☛ Bridging Julia and C++ with CxxWrap.jl
The Julia programming language is gaining traction as a powerful tool for modeling and simulation due to its speed, ease of use, and dynamic nature. However, many legacy simulation libraries are written in C++, a language known for its efficiency and extensive ecosystem. The challenge arises when trying to integrate high-performance C++-based simulation tools into Julia workflows.
This is where CxxWrap.jl comes into play.
CxxWrap.jl provides an efficient and seamless way to interface C++ simulation libraries with Julia, making it easier for engineers and researchers to leverage existing C++ models without rewriting entire systems. Moreover, Julia-based platforms like JuliaSim benefit from such interoperability, enabling users to combine Julia's dynamic simulation capabilities with robust C++ models.
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Python
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ID Root ☛ Ip Address Manipulation with Python
IP addresses are the backbone of network communication, serving as unique identifiers for devices on a network. Understanding how to manipulate them programmatically is invaluable for network administrators, cybersecurity professionals, and developers alike. Python, with its clear syntax and powerful libraries, provides an ideal platform for this.
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