[Whonix-devel] #17094 [Tor]: implicitly set 'UseBridges 1' when using 'Bridge [transport] IP:ORPort [fingerprint]'

Mon Sep 21 20:17:01 CEST 2015

#17094: implicitly set 'UseBridges 1' when using 'Bridge [transport] IP:ORPort
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     Reporter:  proper  |      Owner:
         Type:  defect  |     Status:  new
     Priority:  normal  |  Milestone:  Tor: 0.2.8.x-final
    Component:  Tor     |    Version:
   Resolution:          |   Keywords:
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Comment (by proper):

 I assume, if users are using a {{{Bridge}}} line but forgot to set
 {{{UseBridges 1}}}, that they really want to use bridges right now. Just
 unaware forget about that option. Hence, I opened this ticket as a
 security/usability enhancement.

 The case where users are using a {{{Bridge}}} line and set {{{UseBridges
 0}}} seems weird indeed. It's a contradiction. In that case, failing to
 start or not using the network seems reasonable to me.

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