CVE-2016-1254
Published: 5 December 2017
Tor before 0.2.8.12 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via a crafted hidden service descriptor.
From the Ubuntu Security Team
It was discovered that the Tor client could be made to crash via a crafted hidden service descriptor. This could result in a denial of service.
Priority
Status
| Package | Release | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
tor Launchpad, Ubuntu, Debian |
artful |
Ignored
(end of life)
|
| bionic |
Not vulnerable
(0.3.2.10-1)
|
|
| cosmic |
Not vulnerable
(0.3.3.9-1)
|
|
| precise |
Ignored
(end of life)
|
|
| trusty |
Released
(0.2.4.27-1ubuntu0.1)
|
|
| upstream |
Released
(0.2.9.8-2)
|
|
| xenial |
Not vulnerable
(0.2.9.14-1ubuntu1~16.04.2)
|
|
| yakkety |
Ignored
(end of life)
|
|
| zesty |
Ignored
(end of life)
|
Severity score breakdown
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Base score | 7.5 |
| Attack vector | Network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges required | None |
| User interaction | None |
| Scope | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | None |
| Integrity impact | None |
| Availability impact | High |
| Vector | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |