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Re: [tor-bugs] #17981 [Tor]: [PATCH] replace getentropy() with arc4random_buf()

#17981: [PATCH] replace getentropy() with arc4random_buf()
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 Reporter:  logan   |          Owner:
     Type:  defect  |         Status:  closed
 Priority:  Medium  |      Milestone:  Tor: 0.2.8.x-final
Component:  Tor     |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal  |     Resolution:  wontfix
 Keywords:          |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:          |         Points:
  Sponsor:          |
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Changes (by nickm):

 * status:  needs_review => closed
 * resolution:   => wontfix


Comment:

 Agreed with Yawning and teor. Seeding a csprng is exactly when you want to
 bee going straight to the kernel.

 (Also, aren't there still rc4-based arc4random implementations out in the
 wild? I'd hate to seed from one of those)

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