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False Positive CyberSecurity Request in GPT-6-Astra for Windows WDDM driver development

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Description

What version of Codex CLI is running?

codex-cli 0.154.0

What subscription do you have?

Pro

Which model were you using?

GPT-6-Astra Max

What platform is your computer?

Linux

What terminal emulator and version are you using (if applicable)?

Alacritty

Codex doctor report
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      "status": "ok",
      "summary": "auth is configured",
      "details": {
        "auth file": "/home/rupansh/.codex/auth.json",
        "auth storage mode": "File",
        "stored API key": "false",
        "stored ChatGPT tokens": "true",
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      "durationMs": 0
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      "status": "ok",
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}
What issue are you seeing?

I am trying to fix a bug in https://github.com/winboat-org/helios , Steel Nomad Vulkan Keeps crashing, in the process of fixing it, I kept hitting a cybersecurity flag.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

Uploaded thread: 01a0b574-c242-7a30-935c-1f5bd0822598

What is the expected behavior?

No response

Additional information

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Research direction

The report provides Codex CLI 0.154.0 diagnostics but names no source file, test, or implementation entry point. Start by reproducing the Windows WDDM driver development request with GPT-6-Astra Max and compare the resulting cybersecurity refusal; done means the false positive is characterized and covered by an appropriate regression check.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
ai, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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