[tor-bugs] #17949 [Tor]: Make loopback address search more efficient

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Wed Feb 3 11:48:39 UTC 2016


#17949: Make loopback address search more efficient
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 Reporter:  teor                    |          Owner:  rl1987
     Type:  enhancement             |         Status:  accepted
 Priority:  Medium                  |      Milestone:  Tor: 0.2.8.x-final
Component:  Tor                     |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                  |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  easy TorCoreTeam201602  |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:  #17991                  |         Points:
  Sponsor:                          |
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Comment (by teor):

 Replying to [comment:8 bugzilla]:
 > @teor:
 > Exactly. But relying on 127.0.0.1 led to #17901. You asked to research
 the situation with localhost, results were written. It's better stop
 trying to hack the technologies and warn users explicitly.

 While I recognise the accuracy of your research, I do not agree with your
 conclusions. If tor can make changes to be secure by default, we will do
 so. It's part of the design philosophy of the project. If you want to
 change that, the best way is via a mailing list discussion, proposal, or
 research (and not this ticket).

 I'll respond to your question about #17901 on that ticket.

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