Vulnerability Description
Tor Browser before 8.0.1 has an information exposure vulnerability. It allows remote attackers to detect the browser's UI locale by measuring a button width, even if the user has a "Don't send my language" setting.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Torproject | Tor Browser | < 8.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108484Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://gitweb.torproject.org/tor-browser.git/commit/?id=cbb04b72c68272c2de42f15Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/282748Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/24056Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108484Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://gitweb.torproject.org/tor-browser.git/commit/?id=cbb04b72c68272c2de42f15Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/282748Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/24056Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-12383?
CVE-2019-12383 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Tor Browser before 8.0.1 has an information exposure vulnerability. It allows remote attackers to detect the browser's UI locale by measuring a button width, even if the user has a "Don't send my lang...
How severe is CVE-2019-12383?
CVE-2019-12383 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-2019-12383?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Torproject Tor Browser.