openresty / openresty/lua-resty-core

sema:wait doesn't check for integer overflow

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Description

If you do sema:wait(1e9) then it almost immediately returns timeout, which is definitely not the desired behavior.

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Start by locating the sema:wait implementation and any tests covering timeout or large wait values. Reproduce sema:wait(1e9), then verify that large integer inputs no longer return almost immediately and that existing semaphore behavior remains correct.

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Assessment

Tech stack
lua
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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