theupdateframework / theupdateframework/rust-tuf

Repos don't store metadata by `MetadataVersion::Hash(_)` when values are added

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Bug :: Medium Priority :: Medium
Dominant language
Rust
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Forks
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Avg merge
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Merged PRs (30d)
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Description

This will break things when the root has consistent_snapshot: true.

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Research direction

No file or test is named in the issue. Start by tracing repository insertion of values for MetadataVersion::Hash(_) and compare behavior when the root has consistent_snapshot: true; done means hashed metadata is stored and the relevant tests pass.

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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
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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