_sendfile_zerocopy leaks the file selector
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3.15
stdlib
type-bug
- Dominant language
- Python
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Description
Bug report
Bug description:
_sendfile_zerocopy creates a fresh selector per call, registers the socket, and never uses it outside that scope.
We ought to close it.
CPython versions tested on:
CPython main branch
Operating systems tested on:
macOS
Linked PRs
- gh-142404
Contributor guide
First steps
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- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by locating the _sendfile_zerocopy implementation and inspect how it creates and registers the selector. Ensure the per-call selector is closed when it is no longer needed, then verify the relevant sendfile behavior and resource cleanup; linked PR gh-142404 indicates work may already be underway.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- networking
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Clearly specified
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100