Out-of-Bounds Affecting tor package, versions <0.2.4.27-1ubuntu0.1


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
2.38% (90th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1404-TOR-370817
  • published5 Dec 2017
  • disclosed5 Dec 2017

Introduced: 5 Dec 2017

CVE-2016-1254  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-119  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:14.04 tor to version 0.2.4.27-1ubuntu0.1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream tor package and not the tor package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:14.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

Tor before 0.2.8.12 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via a crafted hidden service descriptor.