[tor-bugs] #16161 [Tor]: Tor dies on reload when swichting to 'DisableNetwork 0' when using 'DnsPort 127.0.0.1:53'

Sat May 23 11:16:10 UTC 2015

#16161: Tor dies on reload when swichting to 'DisableNetwork 0' when using 'DnsPort
127.0.0.1:53'
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     Reporter:  proper  |      Owner:
         Type:  defect  |     Status:  new
     Priority:  normal  |  Milestone:
    Component:  Tor     |    Version:  Tor: 0.2.5.12
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Comment (by arma):

 I unfortunately think this is correct behavior.

 Tor, started as root, can bind to low-numbered ports before it drops
 privileges.

 But after it drops them, it can't get them back. That's a feature.

 See also #918 for the same situation.

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