lambdaclass / lambdaclass/lambda_ethereum_consensus
Add boundary checks on numeric types
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needs elaboration
P3
refactor
- Dominant language
- Elixir
- Stars
- 109
- Forks
- 41
- PR merge metrics
- No merged PRs in 30d
Description
We should check that uint64 numbers are between 0 and 2**64 - 1.
Contributor guide
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Research direction
Locate the uint64 type handling and inspect how numeric values are currently validated. The payload names no file or test, so first identify the relevant entry point and test location; done means values outside 0 through 2**64 - 1 are checked.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- elixir
- Domain
- blockchain
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100