7.5
CWE
755
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-2688

First published: Fri Jan 24 2020(Updated: )

buf_pullup in Tor before 0.2.4.26 and 0.2.5.x before 0.2.5.11 does not properly handle unexpected arrival times of buffers with invalid layouts, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via crafted packets.

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Torproject Tor<0.2.4.26
Torproject Tor>=0.2.5.1<0.2.5.11

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2015-2688?

    CVE-2015-2688 is a vulnerability in Tor that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

  • How does CVE-2015-2688 impact Tor?

    CVE-2015-2688 can cause a denial of service by triggering an assertion failure and daemon exit.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-2688?

    CVE-2015-2688 has a severity score of 7.5, which is considered high.

  • How can I fix CVE-2015-2688?

    To fix CVE-2015-2688, users should update to Tor version 0.2.4.26 or 0.2.5.x before 0.2.5.11.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-2688?

    For more information about CVE-2015-2688, you can refer to the Tor Project mailing list and the Tor Project ticket for this vulnerability.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2024 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203