simonw / simonw/tools

ValueError not handled

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Description

In python/extract_issues.py, an input such as \x00 can lead to an unhandled ValueError.

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Research direction

Start by reading python/extract_issues.py and reproduce the failure with an input containing \x00. Trace where the ValueError is raised and define handling that prevents the input from terminating the tool; done means the input no longer produces an unhandled exception.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
72/100

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