Fix: FileNotFoundError on Context initialization with stale cache (#5712)

[Pavan-Rana]

Description

Fixes #5712

When FileCache.__init__() scans the cache directory, it calls file.stat() on every file returned by glob(). In environments with persistent cache directories, a file can be deleted between the glob() call and the subsequent stat() call, resulting in a FileNotFoundError that prevents Context initialization entirely.

This fix wraps the stat() call in a try/except FileNotFoundError block, allowing the cache scan to skip stale entries gracefully rather than crashing.

Note: the issue's Option 1 suggested narrowing the glob to glob(f"{self._cache_version}*"), which would skip the startswith check. This implementation keeps the original glob("*") to preserve the existing behaviour of cleaning up files from old cache versions and expired files, while still handling the race condition.

Test Plan

Added test_file_cache_init_handles_stale_file in tests/utils/test_cache.py which:

• Creates a cache file with the correct version prefix so stat() is forced to be called
• Monkeypatches Path.stat to raise FileNotFoundError for that specific file, simulating the race condition
• Asserts that FileCache.__init__() completes without raising
  All existing tests pass.

Checklist

• I have run make style and fixed any issues
• I have added tests for my changes (if applicable)
• All existing tests pass (make fast-test)
• My commits are signed off (git commit -s) per the DCO

[Pavan-Rana]

Looping in @themisvaltinos for visibility in case this falls under your area.

This PR fixes a race condition in FileCache.init where a file can be deleted between glob() and stat(), causing a FileNotFoundError during Context initialization.

Summary:

• Non-breaking fix (skips stale cache entries instead of raising)
• Preserves existing cache cleanup behavior
• Adds a unit test to simulate the race condition via monkeypatching

It looks like CI workflows are currently awaiting approval, so checks haven’t run yet.

Would a maintainer be able to:

1. approve the pending workflows so CI can run
2. take a look or tag the right reviewer for this area

Happy to make any changes if needed.