"ReDoS" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ReDoS (uncountable)
  1. (regular expressions, computer security) Abbreviation of regular expression denial of service: the use of a maliciously constructed regular expression that takes a very long time to evaluate Wikipedia link: ReDoS Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable Alternative form of: regular expression denial of service (extra: the use of a maliciously constructed regular expression that takes a very long time to evaluate) Categories (topical): Computer security, Regular expressions
    Sense id: en-ReDoS-en-noun-xtgZSoM0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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