apache / apache/parquet-java

Make "null decryptor" exception more informative

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Component: Java Component: Parquet Priority: Major Type: enhancement
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Description

Forgetting to pass decryption properties when reading an encrypted column in files with plaintext footer, results in a "null decryptor" exception thrown in the ColumnChunkMetaData class. The exception text can/should be updated to point to the possible reason.

**Reporter**: [Gidon Gershinsky](https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ViewProfile.jspa?name=gershinsky) / @ggershinsky
**Assignee**: [Gidon Gershinsky](https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ViewProfile.jspa?name=gershinsky) / @ggershinsky

**Note**: *This issue was originally created as [PARQUET-2033](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/PARQUET-2033). Please see the [migration documentation](https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/PARQUET-2502) for further details.*

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Research direction

Start with the ColumnChunkMetaData class and locate where the "null decryptor" exception is created when reading encrypted columns with a plaintext footer. Update the exception text to point to missing decryption properties as a possible cause, then verify that the resulting message explains this scenario.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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