** Branch linked: lp:~ubuntu-desktop/gnome-software/ubuntu-xenial -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to gnome-software in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1692398
Title: Input error can lead to continuous searches Status in gnome-software package in Ubuntu: Fix Released Status in gnome-software source package in Xenial: Fix Committed Status in gnome-software source package in Yakkety: Fix Committed Status in gnome-software source package in Zesty: Fix Committed Status in gnome-software source package in Artful: Fix Released Bug description: [Impact] An input error (e.g. a key being continuously pressed) in the gnome-software search field can lead to continuous searches being sent via snapd. This is beuause there is no limit in this search field. [Test Case] 1. Open GNOME Software 2. Click search button 3. Continuously press and release 't' Expected result: Searches stop after a the search field hits the character limit. Observed result: Searches are continuously generated for each key press (there is no limit). NOTE: Searches are shown in syslog (snapd debug message). [Regression potential] Low. The field is now limited to 100 characters and searches stop after this limit. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-software/+bug/1692398/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
