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CVE-2007-4099

First published: Mon Jul 30 2007(Updated: )

Tor before 0.1.2.15 can select a guard node beyond the first listed never-before-connected-to guard node, which allows remote attackers with control of certain guard nodes to obtain sensitive information and possibly leverage further attacks.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-4099?

    CVE-2007-4099 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to exploit certain guard nodes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-4099?

    To fix CVE-2007-4099, upgrade to Tor version 0.1.2.15 or later to address the vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks can result from CVE-2007-4099?

    CVE-2007-4099 can lead to unauthorized information disclosure and potential further attacks through compromised guard nodes.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2007-4099?

    Users running affected versions of Tor prior to 0.1.2.15 are vulnerable to CVE-2007-4099.

  • What does CVE-2007-4099 specifically allow attackers to do?

    CVE-2007-4099 allows attackers with control of certain guard nodes to access sensitive information transmitted through the Tor network.

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