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Document r288669, stack protector "strong" level.

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evaluated when building the <filename evaluated when building the <filename
role="package">emulators/linux-c6</filename> and related role="package">emulators/linux-c6</filename> and related
ports.</para> ports.</para>
<para revision="288669">The stack protector has been upgraded to
the "strong" level, elevating the protection against buffer
overflows. While this significantly improves the security of
the system, extensive testing was done to ensure there are no
measurable side effects in performance or
functionality.</para>
</sect2> </sect2>
</sect1> </sect1>