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Objective-C : Incorrect stack address

Classification

OWASP Mobile Top 10 2016
M7-Poor Code Quality

Overview

Global variable still refers at the stack memory cell address associated with a local variable after returning control to the caller. This may lead to memory leaks and incorrect work of the application.

References

  1. Can a local variable’s memory be accessed outside its scope? - stackoverflow.com
  2. Mobile Top 10 2016-M7-Poor Code Quality
MEDIUM

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See also

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