CVE-2017-16639: Infoleak
First published: Fri Sep 14 2018(Updated: )
Tor Browser on Windows before 8.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the intended anonymity feature and discover a client IP address, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-16541. User interaction is required to trigger this vulnerability.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Torproject Tor Browser | <8.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-16639.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'Tor Browser on Windows before 8.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the intended anonymity feature.'
How does this vulnerability affect Tor Browser on Windows?
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass the intended anonymity feature of Tor Browser on Windows.
What is the severity rating of this vulnerability?
The severity rating of this vulnerability is medium (4.3).
Is user interaction required to trigger this vulnerability?
Yes, user interaction is required to trigger this vulnerability.
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