[tor-bugs] #7419 [Tor]: Choose a faster memwipe implementation

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#7419: Choose a faster memwipe implementation
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 Reporter:  nickm        |          Owner:                  
     Type:  enhancement  |         Status:  new             
 Priority:  normal       |      Milestone:  Tor: unspecified
Component:  Tor          |        Version:                  
 Keywords:  tor-relay    |         Parent:                  
   Points:               |   Actualpoints:                  
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Comment(by nickm):

 Also see http://www.dwheeler.com/secure-programs/Secure-Programs-HOWTO
 /protect-secrets.html :
 {{{
  void *guaranteed_memset(void *v,int c,size_t n)
   { volatile char *p=v; while (n--) *p++=c; return v; }
 }}}
 (Totally untested on modern compilers; the advice at the end of that page
 makes me think that the document could be a bit dated.)

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