/**
 * Validates a path for dangerous characters and patterns.
 * Throws an error if the path is invalid.
 *
 * Checks for:
 * - Null bytes (can truncate strings in C libraries)
 * - Control characters (ASCII 0-31 except tab/newline)
 * - Excessively long paths (DoS potential)
 */
export declare function pathSanitize(target: string): void;
/**
 * Sanitizes and resolves a path, ensuring it's absolute.
 * Returns the resolved absolute path.
 */
export declare function pathSanitizeAndResolve(target: string): string;
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