Description
Tor before 0.1.1.20 does not validate that a server descriptor's fingerprint line matches its identity key, which allows remote attackers to spoof the fingerprint line, which might be trusted by users or other applications.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | tor | 0.1.1.20-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | tor | 0.1.1.20-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | tor | 0.1.1.20-1 | — |
References
- 25881 vdb-entry
- 20514 third-party-advisory
- GLSA-200606-04 vendor-advisory
- http://tor.eff.org/cvs/tor/ChangeLog