[Python-Dev] gcc 4.2 exposes signed integer overflows

[Anthony Baxter]

On Sunday 27 August 2006 05:06, Jack Howarth wrote:
>        I discovered that gcc 4.2 exposes a flaw with
> signed integer overflows in python. This bug and the
> necessary fix has been discussed in detail on the gcc
> mailing list. I have filed a detailed bug report and
> the recommended patch proposed by the gcc developers.
> This problem should be addressed BEFORE python 2.5 is
> released. The bug report is...
>
> [ 1545668 ] gcc trunk (4.2) exposes a signed integer overflows
>
> in the python sourceforge bug tracker. Thanks in advance
> for attempting to fix this before Python 2.5 is released.
>              Jack

Regardless of whether we consider gcc's behaviour to be correct or not, I do 
agree we need a fix for this in 2.5 final. That should also be backported to 
release24-maint for the 2.4.4 release, and maybe release23-maint, as Barry 
recently started talking about cutting a 2.3.6. 

Can I nominate Tim, with his terrifying knowledge of C compiler esoterica, as 
the person to pick the best fix? 

Thanks,
Anthony