keybase / keybase/client

Uploading revoked pgp doesn't cause warning

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Description

After uploading revoked pgp cert via keybase pgp update the key should be revoked on sigchain.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the keybase pgp update path for revoked certificates and how the result is recorded on the sigchain. Check the existing warning and revocation handling around that flow. Done means uploading a revoked PGP certificate produces the expected warning and the key is revoked on the sigchain.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
cryptography, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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