CVE-2023-23589
First published: Sat Jan 14 2023(Updated: )
The SafeSocks option in Tor before 0.4.7.13 has a logic error in which the unsafe SOCKS4 protocol can be used but not the safe SOCKS4a protocol, aka TROVE-2022-002.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Torproject Tor | <0.4.7.13 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =36 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =37 | |
| debian/tor | <=0.3.5.16-1 | 0.3.5.16-1+deb10u1 0.4.5.16-1 0.4.7.13-1 0.4.8.7-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor/-/commit/a282145b3634547ab84ccd959d0537c021ff7ffc
- https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor/-/issues/40730
- https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor/-/raw/release-0.4.7/ReleaseNotes
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00026.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IYOLTP6HQO2HPXUYKOR7P5YYYN7CINQQ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZMY4FWXYKP3MDXTZ3EJ7XJVGBCKBK2XL/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-11
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5320
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-23589
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-23589?
CVE-2023-23589 is a vulnerability in Tor before version 0.4.7.13 that allows the unsafe SOCKS4 protocol to be used but not the safe SOCKS4a protocol.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-23589?
The severity of CVE-2023-23589 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-23589?
Tor versions up to and excluding 0.4.7.13 on Torproject Tor, Debian Debian Linux 10.0 and 11.0, and Fedora 36 and 37 are affected.
How can I fix CVE-2023-23589?
To fix CVE-2023-23589, update Tor to version 0.4.7.13 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-23589?
More information about CVE-2023-23589 can be found in the Tor Project's GitLab repository.
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