[tor-bugs] #23271 [Core Tor/Tor]: control_auth_cookie isn't deleted when tor stops

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#23271: control_auth_cookie isn't deleted when tor stops
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 Reporter:  yurivict271   |          Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect        |         Status:  needs_information
 Priority:  Medium        |      Milestone:  Tor: unspecified
Component:  Core Tor/Tor  |        Version:  Tor: 0.3.0.10
 Severity:  Normal        |     Resolution:
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Comment (by catalyst):

 Replying to [comment:3 yurivict271]:
 > A new cookie is generated, my question is why is this file left over?

 I don't know right now. I'd like to understand: once the process that used
 it terminates, what risk does that file pose if its contents get
 disclosed?

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