Do not include a timestamp in the ClientHello Random field.
Instead, send random bytes. While the gmt_unix_time record was added in an ostensible attempt to mitigate the dangers of a bad RNG, its presence leaks the host's view of the current time in the clear. This minor leak can help fingerprint TLS instances across networks and protocols... and what's worse, it's doubtful thet the gmt_unix_time record does any good at all for its intended purpose, since: * It's quite possible to open two TLS connections in one second. * If the PRNG output is prone to repeat itself, ephemeral * handshakes (and who knows what else besides) are broken.
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