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diff --git a/changes/bug12585 b/changes/bug12585 index 495a2f0d71..ac03993916 100644 --- a/changes/bug12585 +++ b/changes/bug12585 @@ -1,9 +1,12 @@ o Major features (security) - - Implementation of SocksSocket option - SocksSocket implements a SOCKS + - Implementation of an AF_UNIX socket option to implement a SOCKS proxy reachable by Unix Domain Socket. This allows client applications to communicate with Tor without having the ability to create AF_INET or AF_INET6 family sockets. If an application has permission to create a socket with AF_UNIX, it may directly communicate with Tor as if it were an other SOCKS proxy. This should allow high risk applications to be entirely prevented from connecting directly with TCP/IP, they will be able to only connect to the - internet through AF_UNIX and only through Tor. Closes ticket 12585. + internet through AF_UNIX and only through Tor. + To create a socket of this type, use the syntax "unix:/path/to/socket". + Closes ticket 12585. + |