Thread: malloc then delete in C++

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    malloc then delete in C++

    I am just learning how to use drmemory and am getting error below
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    INVALID HEAP ARGUMENT: allocated with malloc, freed with operator delete
    I am guessing that is undefined in C++ and can lead to run-time issues is this correct?

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    Yes, mix and match with malloc / new / new[] doesn't work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Salem View Post
    Yes, mix and match with malloc / new / new[] doesn't work.
    Thank you.

    Looks like I need to see if the issue exists in wxWidgets git master (found the issue in wxWidgets 3.1.3)

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