[tor-bugs] #17686 [Tor]: Make our openssl-RNG calling code less scary.

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#17686: Make our openssl-RNG calling code less scary.
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 Reporter:  nickm       |          Owner:
     Type:  defect      |         Status:  needs_review
 Priority:  Medium      |      Milestone:  Tor: 0.2.8.x-final
Component:  Tor         |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal      |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  rng crypto  |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:              |         Points:
  Sponsor:              |
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Changes (by nickm):

 * status:  new => needs_review


Comment:

 First cut in bug17686_027.  Needs a changes file.

 >crypto_strongest_rand() could/should use getrandom/getentropy when
 available.

 That's already a ticket as #13696.

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