[tor-bugs] #30982 [Applications/TorBirdy]: Torbirdy preset keyserver

Tor Bug Tracker & Wiki blackhole at torproject.org
Tue Jun 25 16:56:23 UTC 2019


#30982: Torbirdy preset keyserver
-------------------------+---------------------------------------
 Reporter:  cypherpunks  |          Owner:  sukhbir
     Type:  enhancement  |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium       |      Component:  Applications/TorBirdy
  Version:               |       Severity:  Normal
 Keywords:               |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:               |         Points:
 Reviewer:               |        Sponsor:
-------------------------+---------------------------------------
 The preset keyserver must be removed. Nowhere can keys be manipulated more
 easy than on a key server. Through the preset the contact to a distinct
 keyserver is mandatory, which leads to identification of Torbirdy users,
 see Fingerprint, #30981, and a single point of attack.

--
Ticket URL: <https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/30982>
Tor Bug Tracker & Wiki <https://trac.torproject.org/>
The Tor Project: anonymity online


More information about the tor-bugs mailing list