[tor-bugs] #16824 [Core Tor/Tor]: Emit a warning message about side channel leaks when using relays as clients
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Wed May 16 19:01:06 UTC 2018
#16824: Emit a warning message about side channel leaks when using relays as
clients
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Reporter: starlight | Owner: (none)
Type: defect | Status:
| needs_review
Priority: High | Milestone: Tor:
| 0.3.5.x-final
Component: Core Tor/Tor | Version: Tor:
| 0.2.6.10
Severity: Normal | Resolution:
Keywords: mike-can, tor-client tor-relay | Actual Points:
sidechannel logging easy |
Parent ID: | Points: 1
Reviewer: | Sponsor:
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Comment (by n-critser):
In that case I can add the beginning section of the text recommended by
mikeperry:
"You appear to be attempting to use Tor for both relay and client
functionality at the same time. Unfortunately, a side channel issue (Bug
#16585) means that this fact will be visible in network traffic patterns.
"
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Ticket URL: <https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/16824#comment:38>
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