Re^2: Need a RegExp for Images

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But frankly, I'd be content to trust the file name, and so would focus on the first reply above.

This may be a good idea when you can trust the data source, i.e. when you work with your own files. In a network context (CGI, mod_perl, e-mail, ...), relying on meta data (name, MIME type, ...) sent from a foreign computer opens a big security hole. The only safe way to verify a file in that context is to read it and test that it matches the specification. There are several modules on CPAN for that job. For images, Image::Size may be a good strating point.

Alexander

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Re^3: Need a RegExp for Images by spx2 (Deacon) on Jul 12, 2009 at 16:42 UTC
As Alias mentions here (at the bottom of the page) these regexes are possible , and pjf had a talk somewhere about them , it was really cool but I can't find it anywhere right now. Also ,this module uses what you're describing.	[reply]
Re^4: Need a RegExp for Images by BlenderHead (Novice) on Jul 12, 2009 at 23:50 UTC
Thank you, all. :) BH	[reply]

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