7.5
CWE
617
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-0375

First published: Fri Jun 09 2017(Updated: )

The hidden-service feature in Tor before 0.3.0.8 allows a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) in the relay_send_end_cell_from_edge_ function via a malformed BEGIN cell.

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tor Project Tor<0.3.0.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-0375?

    CVE-2017-0375 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to an assertion failure leading to daemon exit.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-0375?

    To fix CVE-2017-0375, upgrade your Tor installation to version 0.3.0.8 or later.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2017-0375?

    CVE-2017-0375 affects all versions of Tor prior to 0.3.0.8.

  • Can CVE-2017-0375 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-0375 can be exploited remotely through the hidden-service feature by sending malformed BEGIN cells.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-0375?

    Exploiting CVE-2017-0375 can lead to a denial of service, causing the Tor daemon to crash.

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