vmware / vmware/splinterdb

`splinter_print_lookup` has unsafe race

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Description

It's a debug function, but it doesn't handle memtable lookups safely. Should also rename it to indicate the debug functionality.

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Research direction

Locate the splinter_print_lookup implementation and trace how it performs memtable lookups, including any synchronization used by nearby code. The issue is complete when the debug lookup is safe under concurrent access and the function is renamed to clearly indicate its debug purpose.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
database
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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