linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH v2] crypto: testmgr: change `guard` to unsigned char

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Date:   Fri, 12 Jan 2018 23:23:28 +1100
From:   Herbert Xu <herbert@...dor.apana.org.au>
To:     Joey Pabalinas <joeypabalinas@...il.com>
Cc:     Joe Perches <joe@...ches.com>, linux-crypto@...r.kernel.org,
        davem@...emloft.net, linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: [PATCH v2] crypto: testmgr: change `guard` to unsigned char

On Mon, Jan 01, 2018 at 10:40:14AM -1000, Joey Pabalinas wrote:
> When char is signed, storing the values 0xba (186) and 0xad (173) in the
> `guard` array produces signed overflow. Change the type of `guard` to
> static unsigned char to correct undefined behavior and reduce function
> stack usage.
> 
> Signed-off-by: Joey Pabalinas <joeypabalinas@...il.com>

Patch applied.  Thanks.
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