Add changes file for bug12855

2024-11-10 21:23:58 +01:00 · 2014-08-13 10:38:12 -04:00 · 2014-08-13 10:38:12 -04:00 · 4410f6fb83
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+  o Code simplification and refactoring
+    - Use calloc and reallocarray functions in preference to
+      multiply-then-malloc.  This makes it less likely for us to fall
+      victim to an integer overflow attack when allocating. Resolves
+      ticket 12855.