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test_xmlrpc hangs on an IPv6-only host

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Description

BPO 37899
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GitHub fields:

assignee = 'https://github.com/gpshead'
closed_at = None
created_at = <Date 2019-08-20.18:34:29.945>
labels = ['3.8', '3.7', 'tests', '3.9']
title = 'test_xmlrpc hangs on an IPv6-only host'
updated_at = <Date 2019-08-20.18:34:29.945>
user = 'https://github.com/gpshead'

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closed = False
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components = ['Tests']
creation = <Date 2019-08-20.18:34:29.945>
creator = 'gregory.p.smith'
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files = []
hgrepos = []
issue_num = 37899
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message_count = 1.0
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nosy_count = 1.0
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type = None
url = 'https://bugs.python.org/issue37899'
versions = ['Python 3.7', 'Python 3.8', 'Python 3.9']

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Research direction

Start by locating the test_xmlrpc test and reproduce its behavior on an IPv6-only host. Trace which network operation hangs and compare it with the test's expected behavior. Done means the test no longer hangs in that environment and the relevant test suite passes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
networking, testing-qa
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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