SB2017071209 - Arch Linux update for Tor
Published: July 12, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017071209
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0377)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.The weakness exists due to a flaw in the guard-selection algorithm. A remote attacker can defeat intended anonymity properties.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.