[tor-bugs] #26379 [Core Tor/Tor]: Rend-spec isn't clear about role of first layer of descriptor encryption

Fri Jun 15 12:17:43 UTC 2018

#26379: Rend-spec isn't clear about role of first layer of descriptor encryption
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 Reporter:  sjmurdoch     |          Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect        |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium        |      Milestone:
Component:  Core Tor/Tor  |        Version:
 Severity:  Minor         |     Resolution:
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Comment (by teor):

 We should also update sections 2.5.1.1 and 2.5.2.1., which describe how
 the descriptor is encrypted. The encryption uses a subcredential, which is
 derived from a credential, which is derived from the public-identity-key,
 which isn't known to the HSDir.

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