[tor-bugs] #17728 [Tor]: Use TLS handshake rather than date header to check time with authorities

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Tue Dec 1 02:26:38 UTC 2015


#17728: Use TLS handshake rather than date header to check time with authorities
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 Reporter:  teor         |          Owner:
     Type:  enhancement  |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium       |      Milestone:  Tor: 0.2.9.x-final
Component:  Tor          |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal       |     Resolution:
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Comment (by nickm):

 That date is sent in the clear, and recent TLS implementations will
 randomize it.  But the NETINFO cell should have a view of the current
 time.

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