The Linux kernel has finally removed the strncpy() function after a six-year effort involving over 360 patches. This function, a common source of bugs in C programming, was officially deprecated and removed during the merge window for Linux 7.2. The removal signifies a significant cleanup for the kernel, addressing long-standing vulnerabilities. AI
RANK_REASON Removal of a long-standing, bug-prone function from a major open-source kernel. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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