[tor-bugs] #4709 [Torflow]: Implement bwauth cap for TCP socket exhaustion

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#4709: Implement bwauth cap for TCP socket exhaustion
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 Reporter:  mikeperry    |          Owner:  mikeperry
     Type:  enhancement  |         Status:  new      
 Priority:  normal       |      Milestone:           
Component:  Torflow      |        Version:           
 Keywords:               |         Parent:           
   Points:               |   Actualpoints:           
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Comment(by mikeperry):

 Potential server-side workaround:
 http://www.lakitu.us/2011/04/linux-kernel-scaling-ports-and-port-cycling/

 Potential code workaround (seems to require kernel and/or libevent
 patch?):
 http://aleccolocco.blogspot.com/2008/11/ephemeral-ports-problem-and-
 solution.html

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