Re: [quicwg/base-drafts] allow dropping of Initial packets with invalid reserved bits (#2053)

Marten Seemann <notifications@github.com> Mon, 26 November 2018 14:01 UTC

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Subject: Re: [quicwg/base-drafts] allow dropping of Initial packets with invalid reserved bits (#2053)
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@ekr: I never claimed that this will buy us additional security. I’m just saying that dropping a malformed Initial is an equally valid response than closing the connection (that’s why it’s a MAY, not a MUST).

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