CODEX LOGGING BUG FILLS SSDS WITH TERABYTES

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MON, JUN 22, 2026

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A critical logging bug in OpenAI's Codex can write terabytes of data to local SSDs, potentially filling drives and degrading system performance. The issue has garnered significant attention on GitHub and Hacker News.

The bug, reported on OpenAI's Codex repository, causes excessive logging that rapidly consumes disk space. Users report that affected systems can see multiple terabytes written to local storage in a short timeframe, effectively bricking machines until the logs are manually cleared. The issue stems from inadequate logging controls that fail to cap output or rotate log files properly. Without intervention, the logging process continues unabated, exhausting available storage on SSDs. The GitHub issue has accumulated 180 points on Hacker News with 92 comments, indicating widespread developer concern. OpenAI has not yet released a patch, leaving affected users to manually manage logs as a temporary workaround. Developers using Codex are advised to monitor disk usage closely and implement manual log cleanup until an official fix is deployed.

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