[PATCH] lib/assoc_array: fix stale nr_leaves_on_tree after gc

From: Josh Law

Date: Wed Mar 18 2026 - 14:01:10 EST


In assoc_array_gc(), assoc_array_apply_edit() publishes the new tree
root before nr_leaves_on_tree is updated, creating a window where the
tree is visible with a stale leaf count. Move the nr_leaves_on_tree
assignment before assoc_array_apply_edit() so the count is consistent
when the new root becomes visible.

Signed-off-by: Josh Law <objecting@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
---
lib/assoc_array.c | 2 +-
1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/lib/assoc_array.c b/lib/assoc_array.c
index bcc6e0a013eb..0752fd44e066 100644
--- a/lib/assoc_array.c
+++ b/lib/assoc_array.c
@@ -1711,8 +1711,8 @@ int assoc_array_gc(struct assoc_array *array,

gc_complete:
edit->set[0].to = new_root;
- assoc_array_apply_edit(edit);
array->nr_leaves_on_tree = nr_leaves_on_tree;
+ assoc_array_apply_edit(edit);
return 0;

enomem:
--
2.34.1