15. Compiler Security

Several sections in this tiarmclang documentation describe features that are useful in making your applications more secure against vulnerabilities. See the following topics along with the Cortex-M Security Extensions (CMSE), Runtime Model Options (the -mexecute-only option), and Using Secure Flash Boot on TMS320F2838x Devices sections for further security-related information.

Contents

• 15.1. Control Flow Integrity
• 15.2. Stack Smashing Detection
• 15.3. Filling Holes and Padding Functions
• 15.4. C11 Secure Functions in C Runtime Support Library