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Using GCC's Nested Functions with Wide Pointers and No Trampolines II
When the address of a nested function is taken, GCC creates at trampoline at run-time. This trampoline is placed on the stack, which means that the stack has to be executable. This is problematic because a non-executable stack is an important security feature. For some time now, GCC has the option to place the…
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | Using GCC's Nested Functions with Wide Pointers and No Trampolines II by uecker | 103 | 47 |
