[tor-bugs] #17854 [Tor]: Use ClientIPv4 and ClientIPv6 to select a bridge address

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#17854: Use ClientIPv4 and ClientIPv6 to select a bridge address
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 Reporter:  teor          |          Owner:
     Type:  enhancement   |         Status:  closed
 Priority:  Low           |      Milestone:  Tor: 0.2.9.x-final
Component:  Tor           |        Version:
 Severity:  Minor         |     Resolution:  fixed
 Keywords:  ipv6 bridges  |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:  #17963        |         Points:
  Sponsor:                |
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Changes (by teor):

 * status:  new => closed
 * resolution:   => fixed


Comment:

 We fixed this in #17840 by making bridge clients:
 * prefer IPv6 by default, and
 * choose directory and OR addresses using the IP family preferences.

 I believe this preserves the existing bridge client behaviour, and fixes
 directory fetches over IPv6.

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