CVE-2007-4099 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers controlling guard nodes can obtain sensitive information by exploiting Tor's guard node selection logic, potentially enabling further attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-4099?
CVE-2007-4099 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tor Tor, published on 30 Jul 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Tor before 0.1.2.15 can select a guard node beyond the first listed never-before-connected-to guard node, which allows remote attackers with control of certain guard nodes to obtain sensitive information and possibly leverage further attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4099?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tor Tor.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4099?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2007-4099 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4099 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-4099, GHSA-hvww-3pcr-wpmj.