microsoft / microsoft/demikernel

[inetstack] Checksum Offloading Not Working

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Description

Description

TCP checksum offloading seems to be malfunctioning. We should investigate and fix, if needed.

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Research direction

Start by locating the inetstack TCP checksum offloading path and reproducing the reported malfunction. Determine whether checksum offloading is incorrect, then verify that TCP checksums work correctly with the relevant networking tests or packet checks.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
networking
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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