Vulnerability Description
In Tor before 0.2.5.16, 0.2.6 through 0.2.8 before 0.2.8.17, 0.2.9 before 0.2.9.14, 0.3.0 before 0.3.0.13, and 0.3.1 before 0.3.1.9, relays (that have incompletely downloaded descriptors) can pick themselves in a circuit path, leading to a degradation of anonymity, aka TROVE-2017-012.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tor Project | Tor | < 0.2.5.16 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.torproject.org/new-stable-tor-releases-security-fixes-0319-03013-02Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.torproject.org/21534Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.torproject.org/24333Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4054Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.torproject.org/new-stable-tor-releases-security-fixes-0319-03013-02Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.torproject.org/21534Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.torproject.org/24333Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4054Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8822?
CVE-2017-8822 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). In Tor before 0.2.5.16, 0.2.6 through 0.2.8 before 0.2.8.17, 0.2.9 before 0.2.9.14, 0.3.0 before 0.3.0.13, and 0.3.1 before 0.3.1.9, relays (that have incompletely downloaded descriptors) can pick the...
How severe is CVE-2017-8822?
CVE-2017-8822 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8822?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tor Project Tor, Debian Debian Linux.