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Re: [PATCH]: NULL pointer check in timer_* functions




Roland McGrath wrote:

That test is indeed incorrect. It relies on getting EINVAL when passing an
invalid (deleted) timer_t to timer_settime. POSIX does not require
diagnosing this error (it's a "may fail"). The test invokes undefined
behavior.


Thanks Roland for your explanation.


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