Compiler Options Hardening Guide for C and C++: A Security Deep Dive

2025-03-31

This OpenSSF guide details compiler and linker options to enhance the security and reliability of C/C++ code. It recommends flags for compile-time vulnerability detection and runtime protection against buffer overflows and control-flow hijacking. The guide analyzes performance trade-offs and use cases for each option, stressing the importance of secure coding practices.

Read more