[tbb-bugs] #23249 [Applications/Tor Browser]: Tor Browser DNS security: hosts file bypassed when "Proxy DNS when using SOCKS v5" is enabled

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#23249: Tor Browser DNS security: hosts file bypassed when "Proxy DNS when using
SOCKS v5" is enabled
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 Reporter:  lux+tor@…                 |          Owner:  tbb-team
     Type:  defect                    |         Status:  closed
 Priority:  Medium                    |      Milestone:
Component:  Applications/Tor Browser  |        Version:
 Severity:  Major                     |     Resolution:  not a bug
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Comment (by cypherpunks):

 Not bypassing hosts isn't an increase in security.

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Ticket URL: <https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/23249#comment:9>
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