[tor-bugs] #17025 [BridgeDB]: use private messaging functions on websites that will not get blocked to deliver bridges

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#17025: use private messaging functions on websites that will not get blocked to
deliver bridges
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     Reporter:  elypter      |      Owner:  isis
         Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
     Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:
    Component:  BridgeDB     |    Version:
   Resolution:               |   Keywords:
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Comment (by kernelcorn):

 No, this still works because public keys are distributed through back-
 channels, so MITM in this case isn't possible. I don't think the attack
 works as you describe. The attacker simply doesn't have the private keys
 and all clients verify the keys when setting up their Tor circuits.

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