+Allocating memory with a size controlled by an external user can result in integer overflow or +excessive memory consumption, leading to denial of service (DoS) attacks. +
+ ++Ensure that allocation sizes are properly validated and restricted to reasonable limits before +allocating memory. Consider using a maximum size constant or validating the size against known +safe bounds. +
+ ++In the following example, the allocation size is directly controlled by user input without +validation: +
+ ++In the corrected example, the allocation size is validated against a maximum value before +allocating: +
+ +