On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 12:36 AM, Daniel <[email protected]> wrote:

> ...
> However, if we make this change, API callers that depend on the
> implemented (unpromised) behaviour — that is, API callers that assume
> the output parameter will be initialized even on error returns — will
> then decide whether to save the plaintext password to disk according to
> the value of uninitialized memory.
>

no no no ... we've always said that OUT parameters are not dependable when
an error occurs. I see no reason to change here. Especially no reason to
claim an API change/errata.

>...

Cheers,
-g

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