[tor-bugs] #29363 [Core Tor/Tor]: Use fast_rng in place of weak_rng.

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#29363: Use fast_rng in place of weak_rng.
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     Reporter:  nickm        |      Owner:  (none)
         Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
     Priority:  Medium       |  Milestone:  Tor: unspecified
    Component:  Core         |    Version:
  Tor/Tor                    |
     Severity:  Normal       |   Keywords:  tor-relay 041-proposed security
Actual Points:               |  Parent ID:  #29023
       Points:               |   Reviewer:
      Sponsor:               |
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 See parent ticket.

 Once the fast_rng code is merged, it might be wise to use it in place of
 our existing weak_rng code.  I don't *think* that any of the weak_rng code
 is security sensitive, but it's better to be safe than sorry.

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