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exception: access violation writing 0x0000000000000000

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Description

Describe the bug

Connecting to any local server now gives: exception: access violation writing 0x0000000000000000. Really nice update guys.

To Reproduce

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Connect to (previously defined) local server.

Expected behavior

Connects.

Error message

exception: access violation writing 0x0000000000000000

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Desktop (please complete the following information):

  • OS: Windows
  • pgAdmin version: 9.18
  • Mode: Desktop
  • Browser (if running in server mode): n/a
  • Package type: Windows installer

Additional context

Previous version worked without issue.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the access violation in the Windows desktop build of pgAdmin 9.18 when connecting to a previously defined local server, then compare the behavior with the previous version. Done means the connection completes without the access violation; the payload names no source files or tests to inspect.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
desktop
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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