[tor-bugs] #25833 [Core Tor]: GEOIP of exit node returns country different from the one detected by a website

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#25833: GEOIP of exit node returns country different from the one detected by a
website
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     Reporter:  cypherpunks  |      Owner:  (none)
         Type:  defect       |     Status:  new
     Priority:  Medium       |  Milestone:
    Component:  Core Tor     |    Version:
     Severity:  Normal       |   Keywords:
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 It may be a MiTM attempt:
 browser <-> Tor <-> malicious exit node <-> Tor <-> exit node <-> website

 This way a malicious exit node can analyze traffic or inject malware
 offloading most of legal risks to another exit node.

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