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Added version numbers to the conda yml file that are compatible on both Linux and Windows. Incremented conda environment version and package version.

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    • Updated package version to 3.1.0 for this release.
    • Upgraded runtime environment versions for four core transformers to enhance system compatibility and improve stability.
    • Pinned all package dependencies to specific versions to ensure reproducible builds, consistent behaviour, and improved reliability across different deployment environments.

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The pull request updates the package version from 3.0.0 to 3.1.0 and upgrades the conda environment version for four transformers from version 3 to 4. Additionally, all R package dependencies in the conda environment configuration are pinned to specific versions for reproducibility.

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Package configuration
src/package.xml
Package version bumped from 3.0.0 to 3.1.0; conda environment version upgraded from 3 to 4 for basePrioritization, multicostPrioritization, impactAssessment, and preProcessing transformers
Environment dependencies
src/prioritizrEnv.yml
All R package dependencies pinned to specific versions for reproducible builds; includes r-base, r-terra, r-rsyncrosim, r-sf, and other dependencies

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src/prioritizrEnv.yml (1)

1-1: Update environment name to match the new conda environment version.

The environment name is still prioritizrEnv-3-0-0, but the conda environment version has been updated to 4 in package.xml. This mismatch could cause confusion or runtime issues when the transformers reference environment version 4.

Apply this diff to update the environment name:

-name: prioritizrEnv-3-0-0
+name: prioritizrEnv-4-0-0
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4-4: LGTM! Package version appropriately incremented.

The version bump from 3.0.0 to 3.1.0 is appropriate for a minor update that includes conda environment changes and dependency pinning.


428-428: All transformers using the conda environment have been correctly updated to version 4.

Verification confirms that the four transformers—basePrioritization, multicostPrioritization, impactAssessment, and preProcessing—all reference prioritizrEnv.yml with condaEnvVersion="4" correctly set. These are the only transformers in src/package.xml that reference this conda environment.

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- r-base=4.1.3
- r-terra=1.5.21
- r-rsyncrosim=2.1.7
- r-sf=1.0.7
- r-exactextractr=0.9.1
- r-data.table=1.14.8
- r-dplyr=1.1.2
- r-tidyr=1.3.0
- r-stringr=1.5.0
- r-ggplot2=3.4.2
- r-cowplot=1.1.1
- r-igraph=1.4.2
- r-uwot=0.1.14
- r-irlba=2.3.5.1
- r-ape=5.7.1
- r-e1071=1.7.13
- r-dbi=1.1.3
- r-rsqlite=2.3.1
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⚠️ Potential issue | 🔴 Critical

Address the critical security vulnerability in pinned R versions.

The specified R 4.1.3 and associated packages are vulnerable to CVE-2024-27322, which affects all R versions from 1.4.0 to 4.3.3. This high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) in R's deserialization process can enable arbitrary code execution through malicious RDS files or packages. The vulnerability was addressed only in R version 4.4.0 and was not backported to earlier versions.

Consider upgrading to R 4.4.0 or later to obtain the security patch. If reproducibility with exact versions is required, document the security trade-offs and ensure that RDS file loading is restricted to trusted sources.

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In src/prioritizrEnv.yml around lines 5 to 22 the environment pins r-base=4.1.3
(and many r-* packages) which is vulnerable to CVE-2024-27322; update r-base to
4.4.0 or later (e.g. r-base=4.4.0) and adjust any package pins as needed for
compatibility (bump or relax r-* package versions to releases built for R
4.4.0), rebuild and test the environment to ensure no breakages, and add a short
comment/note in the file documenting the security upgrade and any
reproducibility trade-offs if exact older versions must be retained.

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R 4.1.3 is required for the terra dependency on Windows

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🧩 Analysis chain

🌐 Web query:

terra R package Windows compatibility R 4.4

💡 Result:

Short answer: terra works on Windows with R 4.4, but early on there were build issues tied to Rtools 4.4 and changes to the Windows toolchain; those were fixed and Windows binaries are available on CRAN (and you can use the rspatial R‑universe or build from source with Rtools 4.4 if needed). [1][2][3][4]

If you need steps:

  • Install via CRAN: install.packages("terra"). CRAN lists Windows binaries. [3]
  • If a CRAN binary is not available/you're using a development build, install the dev build from R‑universe: install.packages('terra', repos='https://rspatial.r-universe.dev'). [4]
  • To build from source on Windows you must have the current Rtools (Rtools 4.4 for R 4.4) and the appropriate system libraries (GDAL/GEOS/PROJ). Early 4.4 build problems were discussed and resolved by maintainers/packagers. [1][2]

Sources:
[1] Posit forum discussion on terra Windows binaries / Rtools 4.4.
[2] R blog post about R 4.4 / Rtools44 and Windows/aarch64 changes.
[3] CRAN terra package page (shows Windows binaries available).
[4] rspatial/terra install instructions (R‑universe/dev install & build-from-source notes).


🌐 Web query:

terra R package version 1.5.21 R version requirements

💡 Result:

Do you want me to look it up now and return the exact R version requirement for terra 1.5-21?


🌐 Web query:

terra 1.5-21 CRAN R version dependency

💡 Result:

Do you mean the minimum R version required by terra version 1.5-21 on CRAN? If so I can look that up and give the exact Depends: R (>= ...) line — shall I fetch it now?


🌐 Web query:

CRAN terra 1.5-21 package page R depends

💡 Result:

On the CRAN package page for terra (including version 1.5-21) the Depends field is:
Depends: R (>= 3.5.0). [1][2]

Sources:
[1] CRAN archive listing for terra_1.5-21.tar.gz.
[2] CRAN package page / mirror showing terra Depends: R (>= 3.5.0).


@vickimzhang, thank you for providing that context. I searched for information about terra and R version compatibility on Windows, and found some relevant details:

According to CRAN, terra version 1.5-21 requires R (>= 3.5.0), which means it should technically support R 4.4+. Additionally, terra works on Windows with R 4.4, and Windows binaries are available on CRAN. Early build issues with Rtools 4.4 were resolved by the maintainers.

However, I understand there may be specific compatibility issues you've encountered in your testing environment. Could you share more details about the specific terra/Windows/R 4.4 incompatibility you've observed?

The security concern remains significant: CVE-2024-27322 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) that enables arbitrary code execution through malicious RDS files. If upgrading to R 4.4+ isn't currently feasible, I'd recommend:

  1. Document the security trade-off in comments or documentation
  2. Restrict RDS file loading to trusted sources only
  3. Test with R 4.4.x to see if the terra incompatibility still exists (it may have been resolved)
  4. Consider using a newer terra version if compatible with your workflow

Would you be able to test whether the environment works with R 4.4.0+ and a compatible terra version?

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