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test_check_archiveentry_using_python_testtar failure with libarchive v3.8.10 #146

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Description

File with g header:
https://github.com/Changaco/python-libarchive-c/blob/master/tests/data/testtar.tar

Version: 5.1 or greater
Target: Debian Unstable.
Archi: amd64

Step to reproduce:

  1. Install libarchive 3.8.10.

  2. Clone python-libarchive-c checkout branch 5.1 or above

  3. Install deps python3-all python3-pytest,

  4. Run tests.
    pytest -vv -s

  5. Outcome
    FAILED tests/test_entry.py::test_check_archiveentry_using_python_testtar - assert "Unsupported pax global extended header attribute 'gname'" == 'Damaged tar archive'

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  1. Syed-Shahrukh-OSSRevival commented on Oct 28, 2026

    @Syed-Shahrukh-OSSRevival
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    #145 fixes the issue.

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