CVE-2019-13075: Infoleak

Published Jun 30, 2019
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Updated

Tor Browser through 8.5.3 has an information exposure vulnerability. It allows remote attackers to detect the browser's language via vectors involving an IFRAME element, because text in that language is included in the title attribute of a LINK element for a non-HTML page. This is related to a behavior of Firefox before 68.

Affected Software

1 affected component
torproject Tor Browser<=8.5.3

Event History

Jun 30, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:47 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-13075?

CVE-2019-13075 is an information exposure vulnerability in Tor Browser through version 8.5.3.

2

How does CVE-2019-13075 affect Tor Browser?

CVE-2019-13075 allows remote attackers to detect the browser's language through vectors involving an IFRAME element.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13075?

CVE-2019-13075 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-13075?

Yes, upgrading to the latest version of Tor Browser, specifically version 8.5.4 or later, will fix this vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-13075?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-13075 on the Tor Project's ticket tracking system as well as the HackerOne report linked in the references.

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