[tbb-bugs] #13543 [Tor Browser]: HTML5 media support may lead to OS fingerprinting
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#13543: HTML5 media support may lead to OS fingerprinting
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Reporter: cypherpunks | Owner: tbb-team
Type: defect | Status: new
Priority: normal | Milestone:
Component: Tor Browser | Version:
Resolution: | Keywords: tbb-fingerprinting-os
Actual Points: | Parent ID:
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Comment (by cypherpunks):
OP here:
Mike, thank you for the info (missed that ticket, sorry!).
However two questions:
1. What do you mean "binary"? Gstreamer is free software. Are you talking
about the codecs installed in the system itself? I would assume using a
distro like Debian or Trisquel (which use only free software) would
aleviate this issue.
2. So, could this be used in security/privacy manner? Or we should maybe
leave it to TAILS? I ask because since TAILS provides a more "fail close"
environment, maybe it could be left enabled there but disabled in native
TBB. Opinions? Should hackers go and watch redtube porn videos on tor
browser bundle with this, or will their momma know their into asian
chicks?? :P
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Ticket URL: <https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/13543#comment:4>
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