golang/go

os: process.Wait marks the process as already finished on ptrace stop signals on Linux

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#60,321 opened on May 20, 2023

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Description

What version of Go are you using (go version)?

Does this issue reproduce with the latest release?

Yes.

What operating system and processor architecture are you using (go env)?

What did you do?

https://go.dev/play/p/PYGxV0Kg3pF

What did you expect to see?

2009/11/10 23:00:00 status: true 5
2009/11/10 23:00:00 end

Or nothing, if process.Wait returns only on exit status and not stopped status.

What did you see instead?

2009/11/10 23:00:00 status: true 5
2009/11/10 23:00:00 os: process already finished

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Research direction
Investigate how the os package's Wait method handles ptrace stop signals on Linux. Reproduce the issue using the provided playground link and trace the code path.
Tech stack
go
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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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
GoLinux
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60