On Thu, 29 Mar 2001, Tamas TEVESZ wrote:
> > appendfile.o(.text+0x2cba): the use of `tmpnam' is dangerous,
> > better use `mkstemp'
>
> actually this is true. is it possible to change tmpnams to mkstemp
> (where available?)
I try to use Standard C where possible. The function tmpnam() is in the
standard, whereas mkstemp() is not. Can you guarantee that mkstemp() is
available in every version of Unix that Exim supports? The RedHat Linux
man page states
CONFORMING TO
BSD 4.3
which suggests it won't be in every Unix. Also, I see that the Solaris 8
man page states:
The tmpfile(3C) function is preferred over this function.
This does not inspire me with confidence. However, tmpfile() *is* in the
Standard. I'm not sure why I didn't make use of it (probably just forgot
about its existence). I've noted the issue for investigation.
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