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FCMP++: output_to_tuple {output pubkey, commitment} -> {O,I,C}

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Authored by j-berman

73/100 · Adequate
FCMP++: output_to_tuple {output pubkey, commitment} -> {O,I,C}

- Function to convert an {output pubkey, commitment} to an output
tuple {O,I,C} in prepartion to insert the output tuple into the
curve tree.
- O = torsion cleared valid output pubkey checked for identity.
- I = key image generator.
- C = torsion cleared valid Commitment checked for identity.
- None of {O,I,C} should have torsion nor == identity.
- Introduces the OutputPair variant, which can either be Legacy
or Carrot V1 types. Legacy outputs are not checked for torsion
at consensus, and use the legacy biased hash to point fn to derive
the key image generator (I). Carrot V1 outputs **are** checked for
torsion at consensus, and use the unbiased hash to point to derive
the key image generator (I).
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The short version

What changed, and why it matters

This commit adds new code for an upcoming Monero privacy feature called FCMP++. It creates a helper function that converts an output's public key and commitment into a special three-part tuple used by the new system. The commit is defensive in nature: it carefully clears mathematical 'torsion' from points, rejects identity points, and explicitly avoids a subtle double-spend risk that could occur if the wrong version of a key were used around a network upgrade. There is no indication this commit fixes an active bug or vulnerability; it appears to be a building block for future functionality.

Recommended action

No immediate security action is required. Treat this as routine review of new FCMP++ infrastructure. Monitor subsequent commits for integration of `output_to_tuple` into consensus/validation paths and ensure the torsion-clearing and key-image derivation rules are consistently applied across all call sites.

Security signals we found

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Defensive torsion clearing with identity checks for O and C

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Explicit anti-double-spend safeguard: key-image generator derived from original output pubkey, not torsion-cleared O

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Variant-based handling of Legacy vs Carrot V1 output semantics

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No bug fix, CVE reference, or incident disclosure present in commit or supplied references

Risk score

Why this scored 12/100

Our methodology →
Potential impact 0/30
Exploitability 0/25
Stealth signal 0/15
Affected reach 0/15
Confidence 8/10
Evidence quality 4/5
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