CVE-2021-46702: Medium severity tor project tor vulnerability
Tor Browser 9.0.7 on Windows 10 build 10586 is vulnerable to information disclosure. This could allow local attackers to bypass the intended anonymity feature and obtain information regarding the onion services visited by a local user. This can be accomplished by analyzing RAM memory even several hours after the local user used the product. This occurs because the product doesn't properly free memory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-46702?
CVE-2021-46702 is a vulnerability in Tor Browser 9.0.7 on Windows 10 build 10586 that allows local attackers to bypass anonymity and obtain information about visited onion services.
How severe is CVE-2021-46702?
CVE-2021-46702 has a severity score of 5.5, which is considered medium.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-46702?
Tor Browser 9.0.7 on Windows 10 build 10586 is affected by CVE-2021-46702.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-46702?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-46702 by analyzing RAM memory on the target machine to obtain information about visited onion services.
Are other operating systems affected by CVE-2021-46702?
No, only Tor Browser 9.0.7 on Windows 10 build 10586 is affected by CVE-2021-46702.