CVE-2015-2928

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.38%

Last modified

CVE-2015-2928 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Hidden Service (HS) server implementation in Tor before 0.2.4.27, 0.2.5.x before 0.2.5.12, and 0.2.6.x before 0.2.6.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Hidden Service (HS) server implementation in Tor before 0.2.4.27, 0.2.5.x before 0.2.5.12, and 0.2.6.x before 0.2.6.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.38%

68.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TorprojectTor< 0.2.4.27
TorprojectTor>= 0.2.5.1, < 0.2.5.12
TorprojectTor>= 0.2.6.1, < 0.2.6.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2928?
The Hidden Service (HS) server implementation in Tor before 0.2.4.27, 0.2.5.x before 0.2.5.12, and 0.2.6.x before 0.2.6.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-2928?
CVE-2015-2928 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2928?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST