[FRIAM] div. zero bugs?

[phil henshaw]

What do you guys call the class of programming errors that act like
viruses in multiplying the complexity of a program's calculations to the
point of overwhelming the machine, logical flaws that have the effect of
dividing by zero.     Do you have a name for them, or just swear a lot?
Is there any theory for fixing them other than 'just don't do that'?
Are there self-protecting sentinel circuits or routines to catch them in
the act and shut them down?    Any references?
 

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