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Show that one restored helper edge misses the literal K mask - #3533
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The edge h0 ^= h1, the target write y ^= h0, and the restoring edge leave both helpers clean, while the delivered helper mask is h0 XOR h1.
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Summary
h0 ^= h1,y ^= h0,h0 ^= h1returns both helpers to their starting columns. The checker's literal mask names onlyh0. The column replay deliversh0 XOR h1.h0holds both columns. The two direct writesy ^= h0andy ^= h1, with no edge, deliver exactly the helpers they name.Test plan
python3.12 -B research/helper-star-literal-k/verify.pypython3.12 -B research/helper-star-literal-k/test_verify.pypython3.12 -B scripts/research_package.py --package research/helper-star-literal-kMade with Cursor