Using types from different contexts of libgccjit can lead to a segfault

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Research direction

Investigate the type management across different libgccjit contexts. Look at how types are created and used, and ensure that types from one context are not used in another. Trace the segfault to identify the specific mismatch.

Tech stack

rust

Domain

backend

Issue type

Bug

DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.

3

Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.

1-3 hours

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Fresh

ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.

Needs investigation

Prerequisites

Rustlibgccjit basics

Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.

35