[tor-bugs] #17694 [Tor]: Hash PRNG output before use, so that it's not revealed to the network

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#17694: Hash PRNG output before use, so that it's not revealed to the network
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 Reporter:  teor         |          Owner:
     Type:  enhancement  |         Status:  needs_revision
 Priority:  Medium       |      Milestone:  Tor: 0.2.7.x-final
Component:  Tor          |        Version:  Tor: unspecified
 Severity:  Normal       |     Resolution:
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Comment (by teor):

 Replying to [comment:25 nickm]:
 > Currently leaning towards "no backport".  Anybody object?

 This is complex code, and it's a precautionary measure, so I'd be ok with
 "no backport".

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