libp2p / libp2p/py-libp2p

fix: Fix voucher verification and data transfer limits in Circuit Relay v2

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Description

Description

The voucher verification was accepting all vouchers regardless of validity, and data transfer limits were not being properly enforced due to redundant checking logic.
Ref impl- https://github.com/libp2p/go-libp2p/blob/master/p2p/protocol/circuitv2/client/reservation.go

Motivation

These fixes are essential for:
Security: Prevents unauthorized relay usage through proper voucher validation
Resource Protection: Ensures data transfer limits are correctly enforced to prevent relay overload

Current Implementation

Voucher verification always returned True, accepting any voucher regardless of validity

Are you planning to do it yourself in a pull request ?

Yes
Tracks #691

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Research direction

Start with the Circuit Relay v2 voucher verification and data transfer limit code, then compare its behavior with the referenced go-libp2p reservation.go implementation. Verify that invalid vouchers are rejected and that transfer limits are enforced without redundant checks; add or run the relevant tests for both cases.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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