Tor information disclosure

tor-information-disclosure (21093) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Tor could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information caused by an unspecified vulnerability. A remote attacker could use this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information, such as information regarding arbitrary memory and private keys.


Consequences:

Obtain Information

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of Tor (0.1.0.10 or later), available from the Tor Download Web page. See References.

For Gentoo Linux:
Upgrade to the latest version of Tor (0.0.9.10 or later), as listed in GLSA 200506-18. See References.

For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.

References:

  • Tor Download Web page: Tor: Packages and source.
  • Tor Web site: Tor.
  • BID-14024: Tor Arbitrary Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability
  • CVE-2005-2050: Unknown vulnerability in Tor before 0.1.0.10 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary memory and possibly key information from the exit server's process space.
  • GLSA-200506-18: Tor: Information disclosure
  • SA15764: Tor Disclosure of Sensitive Information

Platforms Affected:

  • Gentoo Linux
  • Tor Tor prior to 0.1.0.10

Reported:

Jun 22, 2005

The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.

For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net

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