`io_ext` is unsound and unmaintained
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Description
The read_* methods added by this crate call assume_init on an uninitialized MaybeUninit.
Also, the GitHub repository for this crate no longer exists.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- 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 reviewing the linked io_ext v0.2.0 source, especially src/read.rs and its read_* methods, to verify the reported uninitialized MaybeUninit use. Confirm the repository status and determine the advisory information needed for this issue to be considered complete.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- security
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100