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Update of /cvsroot/python/python/dist/src/Misc
In directory usw-pr-cvs1:/tmp/cvs-serv29682/Misc

Modified Files:
NEWS
Log Message:
SF bug # 585792, Invalid mmap crashes Python interpreter

Raise ValueError if user passes a size to mmap which is larger
than the file.


Index: NEWS
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RCS file: /cvsroot/python/python/dist/src/Misc/NEWS,v
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Extension modules

+ - If the size passed to mmap.mmap() is larger than the length of the
+ file on non-Windows platforms, a ValueError is raised. [SF bug 585792]
+
- The xreadlines module is slated for obsolescence.