CVE-2007-4096: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 30, 2007
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in Tor before 0.1.2.15, when using BSD natd support, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Tor (The Onion Router)=0.1.0.10
Tor (The Onion Router)=0.1.0.11
Tor (The Onion Router)=0.1.0.12
Tor (The Onion Router)=0.1.0.13
Tor (The Onion Router)=0.1.0.14
Tor (The Onion Router)=0.1.0.18
Tor (The Onion Router)=0.1.1.1_alpha
Tor (The Onion Router)=0.1.1.2_alpha
Tor (The Onion Router)=0.1.1.3_alpha
Tor (The Onion Router)=0.1.1.4_alpha
Tor (The Onion Router)=0.1.1.5_alpha
Tor (The Onion Router)=0.1.1.20
Tor (The Onion Router)=0.1.1.23
Tor (The Onion Router)=0.1.2.1_alpha-cvs
Tor (The Onion Router)=0.1.2.14

Event History

Jul 30, 2007
CVE Published
09:17 PM
Jul 31, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4096?

CVE-2007-4096 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4096?

To fix CVE-2007-4096, upgrade to Tor version 0.1.2.15 or later.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2007-4096?

CVE-2007-4096 can be exploited through remote attacks targeting the buffer overflow vulnerability when using BSD natd support.

4

Which versions of Tor are affected by CVE-2007-4096?

Versions of Tor from 0.1.0.10 to 0.1.2.14 are affected by CVE-2007-4096.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-4096?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2007-4096; updating to a patched version is recommended.

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