oxidecomputer / oxidecomputer/p4

Checksum extern is broken.

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Dominant language
Rust
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Forks
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Avg merge
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Description

It was noticed today that the checksum extern is producing incorrect results for encapsulated udp6 packets.

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Research direction

The issue names no file, test, or entry point. Start by locating the checksum extern and the handling for encapsulated UDP6 packets, then establish a failing case and verify that checksum results are corrected.

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Assessment

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

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