Description
Tor before 0.2.1.22, and 0.2.2.x before 0.2.2.7-alpha, uses deprecated identity keys for certain directory authorities, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to compromise the anonymity of traffic sources and destinations.
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 | 0.2.1.22-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | tor | 0.2.1.22-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | tor | 0.2.1.22-1 | — |
References
- 37901 vdb-entry
- 61977 vdb-entry
- [or-announce] 20100121 Tor 0.2.1.22 is released (security fix) mailing-list
- 38198 third-party-advisory
- [or-talk] 20100120 Tor Project infrastructure updates in response to security breach mailing-list
- [or-talk] 20100120 Re: Tor Project infrastructure updates in response to security breach mailing-list
- [or-talk] 20100120 Tor 0.2.2.7-alpha is out mailing-list