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UDP: Per-packet local-address

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Description

On both inbound & outbound packets

Relevant socket options:

  • IP_RECVPKTINFO (IP_PKTINFO, IP_RECVDSTADDR+IP_RECVIF)
  • IPV6_RECVPKTINFO (IPV6_PKTINFO)

Related: WebAssembly/WASI#733

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by reading the UDP issue and related WebAssembly/WASI#733, then determine how per-packet local addresses should work for inbound and outbound packets using the listed IPv4 and IPv6 socket options. Done means the required interface and behavior are specified for both directions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
wasm
Domain
networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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