binascii.Error raised in smtplib when initial_response_ok=False
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| BPO | 43949 |
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| Nosy | @warsaw, @bitdancer, @pepoluan |
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title = 'binascii.Error raised in smtplib when initial_response_ok=False'
updated_at = <Date 2021-05-07.07:37:31.111>
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Research direction
Start with the smtplib path taken when initial_response_ok=False and reproduce the reported binascii.Error. Trace how the SMTP response is parsed, then add a regression test that captures the intended behavior and confirms the error no longer occurs.
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- python
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- networking
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 32/100