[tor-bugs] #17686 [Tor]: Make our openssl-RNG calling code less scary.

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#17686: Make our openssl-RNG calling code less scary.
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 Reporter:  nickm        |          Owner:
     Type:  defect       |         Status:  needs_review
 Priority:  Medium       |      Milestone:  Tor: 0.2.7.x-final
Component:  Tor          |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal       |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  rng, crypto  |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:  #17694       |         Points:
  Sponsor:               |
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Comment (by teor):

 It's a feature. (Due to OpenSSL's implementation. Let's hope LibreSSL et
 al didn't change the semantics.)

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