[tor-bugs] #17948 [Tor]: HiddenServicePort should connect to localhost by default

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#17948: HiddenServicePort should connect to localhost by default
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 Reporter:  teor         |          Owner:  teor
     Type:  enhancement  |         Status:  closed
 Priority:  Low          |      Milestone:  Tor: 0.2.9.x-final
Component:  Tor          |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal       |     Resolution:  wontfix
 Keywords:  ipv6, easy   |  Actual Points:
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Changes (by teor):

 * keywords:  ipv6 => ipv6, easy
 * status:  assigned => closed
 * resolution:   => wontfix
 * milestone:  Tor: 0.2.8.x-final => Tor: 0.2.9.x-final


Comment:

 I honestly think this is a security risk.
 Hidden service operators should have to explicitly supply IP addresses.

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