borgbackup / borgbackup/borg

borg2: index rebuild trusts pack headers

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Description

IIRC the pack headers are not authenticated when it rebuilds the index.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the borg2 index-rebuild path and how it handles pack headers, then verify whether header authentication is performed during rebuilding. The issue does not name files or tests, so identify the relevant code and regression coverage before defining completion.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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