[tor-bugs] #28863 [Core Tor/Fallback Scripts]: updateFallbackDirs.py thinks it is python 3 compatible but it is not

Mon Dec 17 03:23:03 UTC 2018

#28863: updateFallbackDirs.py thinks it is python 3 compatible but it is not
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 Reporter:  starlight                  |          Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect                     |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium                     |      Milestone:
Component:  Core Tor/Fallback Scripts  |        Version:  Tor:
                                       |  0.3.5.5-alpha
 Severity:  Normal                     |     Resolution:
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Comment (by starlight):

 The TLS certificate validation problem could be the result of running with
 torsocks.  Two years+ ago updateFallbackDirs.py ran fine this way, but
 much code has been added and changed since.  Did not try running over
 direct connection.

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