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  1. Qt Creator
  2. QTCREATORBUG-19691

JS macro evaluation can lead to infinite loop and freezing Qt Creator

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    • Type: Bug
    • Status: Reported
    • Priority: P2: Important
    • Resolution: Unresolved
    • Affects Version/s: Qt Creator 3.3.0, Qt Creator 4.6.0-beta1
    • Fix Version/s: None
    • Component/s: All Other Issues
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      Description

      Entering "%{JS:for(i=0;i<1;);}" anywhere Qt Creator accepts variables, will freeze Qt Creator the moment that value is actually evaluated.

      This issue basically exists since the invention of the JS expander

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          Suggestion - Public suggestions QTBUG-49080 QJSEngine has no abort function

          • P2: Important - Urgent, should be fixed, but will not stop the release.
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          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. QTCREATORBUG-19690 JavaScript locator filter can go in infinite loop

          • P1: Critical - Urgent and Important, will STOP the release if matched with set FixVersion field. This includes regressions from the last version that are not edge cases; Data loss; Build issues; All but the most unlikely crashes/lockups/hanging; Serious usability issues and embarrassing bugs & Bugs critical to a deliverable. This is the highest possible priority for requirements.
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              Assignee:
              con Eike Ziller
              Reporter:
              con Eike Ziller
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