What Is the Role of the Solidity Compiler in Mitigating Integer Vulnerabilities?

Since Solidity version 0.8.0, the compiler automatically includes checks for integer overflow and underflow for all arithmetic operations by default. If an operation would result in an overflow or underflow, the transaction is automatically reverted, eliminating the need for developers to use external libraries like SafeMath for basic arithmetic.

This change significantly improved the security baseline for new smart contracts by making these common vulnerabilities impossible in the default setting.

What Are the Most Common Smart Contract Vulnerabilities Exploited by State-Sponsored Attackers?
Why Do Older Contracts Still Need to Be Audited for Integer Vulnerabilities?
What Is the Performance Impact of the Compiler’s Built-in Checks?
What Specific Types of Vulnerabilities Are Common in Turing-Complete Smart Contracts but Absent in Non-Turing-Complete Ones?
What Is the Safe Math Library and Why Is It Used?
What Is a Bridge and What Are Its Security Vulnerabilities?
What Are the Most Common Security Vulnerabilities in Smart Contracts despite Blockchain Security?
What Is the Performance Impact of Using a Safe Math Library?

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