Vulnerability Description
Tor Browser on Windows before 8.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the intended anonymity feature and discover a client IP address, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-16541. User interaction is required to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Torproject | Tor Browser | < 8.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149351/Tor-Browser-SMB-Deanonymization-InfoExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105346Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2018/Sep/29ExploitIssue TrackingMailing List
- https://www.wearesegment.com/research/tor-browser-deanonymization-with-smb/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149351/Tor-Browser-SMB-Deanonymization-InfoExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105346Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2018/Sep/29ExploitIssue TrackingMailing List
- https://www.wearesegment.com/research/tor-browser-deanonymization-with-smb/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16639?
CVE-2017-16639 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Tor Browser on Windows before 8.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the intended anonymity feature and discover a client IP address, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-16541. User interaction is ...
How severe is CVE-2017-16639?
CVE-2017-16639 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16639?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Torproject Tor Browser, Microsoft Windows.