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False positive: New issue links old state

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Description

This is odd: I got https://issues.oss-fuzz.com/issues/547982146 today

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referring to https://oss-fuzz.com/testcase-detail/4861477241290752 from Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 7:04 AM

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which has been fixed already meanwhile.

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Research direction

Start by comparing the new issue at issues.oss-fuzz.com/issues/547982146 with testcase 4861477241290752 and the screenshots supplied in the report. Trace why a testcase marked fixed is linked to a newly created issue; done means fixed testcases no longer produce false-positive issue links.

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Assessment

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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