oxidecomputer / oxidecomputer/omicron

Audit: Are there cases where cancellation of a write could leak files?

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Description

#10063 was the source issue.

This issue tracks:

  • Are there cases where we are performing asynchronous {file,directory} operations which create new filesystem entries
  • ... which could also be cancelled...
  • ... but which could have side-effects which occur after cancellation?

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Research direction

Start by reading source issue #10063 and the asynchronous file and directory operations described there. Trace operations that create filesystem entries and examine how cancellation is handled. Done means documenting whether any cancellation path can leave side effects after cancellation, including leaked files or directories.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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