servo / servo/ipc-channel

Further restrict the underlying FDs in UnixSender and UnixReceiver

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Description

UnixSender could use shutdown(SHUT_RD)

UnixReceiver could use shutdown(SHUT_WR)

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Research direction

Locate the UnixSender and UnixReceiver definitions and read how their underlying file descriptors are created and managed. Verify the requested shutdown directions against the existing Unix channel behavior, then run the project’s tests to confirm that both sender and receiver continue to work with the restricted descriptors.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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