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[clang] Clang crashes when parsing invalid typedef with overloaded operator syntax and unnamed class type

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clang:frontend confirmed crash-on-invalid
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Description

```c++
typedef(( operator | <> ) ) ( class { private : });
```

See Compiler Explorer: [https://godbolt.org/z/7oYbzj55e](https://godbolt.org/z/7oYbzj55e)

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the crash with the C++ snippet in the issue, using the linked Compiler Explorer example as a reference. Trace the parsing path for the invalid typedef, then verify that the same input no longer crashes and is covered by regression testing.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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