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refactor(x/validate): add nil protection #22902

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The feeTxValidator in x/validate is a pointer, but is referenced without checking if it is nil or not currently. Just adding a small check.

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    • Improved error handling in transaction validation by adding a nil check for the fee transaction validator.

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The pull request modifies the TxValidator method within the AppModule struct in the x/validate/module.go file. A new nil check is introduced for the feeTxValidator before its ValidateTx method is called. If feeTxValidator is nil, the method now triggers a panic with the message "feeTxValidator cannot be nil". This change enhances error handling by ensuring that the method does not proceed with a nil pointer dereference. The overall structure and functionality of the AppModule are preserved.

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x/validate/module.go Added nil check for feeTxValidator before calling ValidateTx method to prevent potential nil pointer dereference

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x/validate/module.go (1)

Line range hint 58-73: Consider documenting the validation order

The sequence of validation (custom validators → fee → unordered → signature) seems intentional and could have important implications for security and performance. Consider adding a comment explaining the rationale behind this order.

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60-63: LGTM! Nil check addition is correct and consistent

The added nil check for feeTxValidator follows the same pattern as the existing unorderTxValidator check and prevents potential nil pointer dereferences.


Line range hint 73-73: Consider adding nil check for sigVerification

While the PR's focus is on feeTxValidator, I notice that sigVerification is used without a nil check on the last line. Consider adding similar protection to maintain consistency and prevent potential panics.

Let's verify if sigVerification can be nil in practice:

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x/validate/module.go (1)

Line range hint 74-74: Consider adding nil check for sigVerification.

While the PR's focus is on feeTxValidator, I notice that sigVerification is used without a nil check. Consider adding similar protection to maintain consistency and prevent potential issues.

-	return a.sigVerification.ValidateTx(ctx, tx)
+	if a.sigVerification != nil {
+		return a.sigVerification.ValidateTx(ctx, tx)
+	}
+	return nil
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60-63: LGTM! The nil check addition improves robustness.

The added nil check for feeTxValidator prevents potential nil pointer dereference, making the code more robust. The implementation follows the same pattern as the existing unorderTxValidator check.

Let's verify similar patterns across the codebase:

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Let me gather more information about the validator structs to ensure we have a complete picture.


Let me search for the validator initialization patterns to understand how the nil check aligns with the codebase.


Based on the analysis of the codebase, I can now provide a final response:

The nil check for feeTxValidator follows established patterns and is correctly implemented.

The added nil check for feeTxValidator is consistent with defensive programming practices in the codebase. The implementation:

  • Follows the same pattern as other validator checks in the codebase
  • Prevents potential nil pointer dereference
  • Is consistent with error handling patterns seen in other validator-related code
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Script:

#!/bin/bash
# Description: Check for similar validator patterns and potential missing nil checks
# Look for other validator implementations that might need similar protection

# Search for validator struct fields that are pointers
ast-grep --pattern 'type $_ struct {
  $$$
  $_Validator *$_
  $$$
}'

# Search for direct validator usage without nil checks
rg -A 2 '\.ValidateTx\(' 

Length of output: 3278


Script:

#!/bin/bash
# Search for validator struct definitions and their initialization
ast-grep --pattern 'type $name struct {
  $$$
}'  x/validate/module.go

# Check how these validators are initialized
rg -A 3 'New.*Validator'

Length of output: 66440


Script:

#!/bin/bash
# Search for validator initialization and usage patterns
ast-grep --pattern 'type $name struct {
  feeTxValidator *$_
  $$$
}'

# Check for other nil checks on validators
rg 'if.*validator.*!= nil'

Length of output: 3404

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x/validate is only needed in v2, and the feeTxValidator is always instantiated:

feeTxValidator = ante.NewDeductFeeDecorator(in.AccountKeeper, in.BankKeeper, in.FeeGrantKeeper, in.TxFeeChecker)

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Not against the nil check but shouldn't be needed

@julienrbrt julienrbrt changed the title fix: add nil protection in `x/validate fix(x/validate): add nil protection Dec 16, 2024
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ACK

@julienrbrt julienrbrt added the backport/v0.52.x PR scheduled for inclusion in the v0.52's next stable release label Dec 16, 2024
@julienrbrt julienrbrt changed the title fix(x/validate): add nil protection refactor(x/validate): add nil protection Dec 16, 2024
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@julienrbrt julienrbrt added this pull request to the merge queue Dec 16, 2024
Merged via the queue into main with commit f14cbd2 Dec 16, 2024
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@julienrbrt julienrbrt deleted the chore/nil-protect branch December 16, 2024 19:40
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