Tor log spoofing
| tor-log-spoofing (26793) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Tor could allow a remote attacker to spoof log entries. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a string containing non-printable characters over the network.
Consequences:
Data Manipulation
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Tor (0.1.1.20 or later), available from the Tor Download Web page. See References.
References:
- Tor ChangeLog : Changes in version 0.1.1.20 - 2006-05-23.
- Tor Download Web page: Tor: Packages and source.
- Tor Web site: Tor.
- BID-19795: Tor Multiple Buffer Overflow/Information Disclosure/Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2006-3407: Tor before 0.1.1.20 allows remote attackers to spoof log entries or possibly execute shell code via strings with non-printable characters.
- SA20277: Tor Weakness and Multiple Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Tor Tor prior to 0.1.1.20
Reported:
May 23, 2006
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