keybase / keybase/client

Failed to open secretbox

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Description

Error I received trying to login:
▶ WARNING Error running Bug 3964 repairman: Bad passphrase: failed to open secretbox.
▶ WARNING In Bug 3964 repair: Bad passphrase: failed to open secretbox.

my log id: af254815433d6e9e26f5411c

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Research direction

The report names the login flow, Bug 3964 repairman/repair, and a log ID, but no source files or tests. Start by reproducing the login failure and tracing the reported “failed to open secretbox” warnings using log ID af254815433d6e9e26f5411c. Done means the cause is identified and the affected login or repair flow succeeds without the warning.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
authentication, cryptography, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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