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Tor Browser developers have often stated that using Flash Player with Tor Browser isn't considered safe because Flash can connect to the Internet on its own bypassing the Tor Browser.

My question is would using a firewall software such as Comodo Firewall to prevent Flash from making its own connections solve this problem? If so are there any other pitfalls with using Flash (other than the vulnerabilities that are present when using "normal" browsers)?

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There are many more issues with Flash. It can create persistent "cookies" that Tor Browser has no control over, for example. This is why just adding a firewall would not make inclusion of Flash safe.

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