Strix
26.1K

CVE-2015-2929

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.16%

Last modified

CVE-2015-2929 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Hidden Service (HS) client 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 servers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a malformed HS descriptor.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Hidden Service (HS) client 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 servers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a malformed HS descriptor.

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
1.16%

63.1th 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-2015-2929?
The Hidden Service (HS) client 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 servers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via a malformed HS descriptor.
How severe is CVE-2015-2929?
CVE-2015-2929 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2929?
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.

How Strix Helps

Related CVEs from 2015

View all 2015CVEs →

Are you affected by CVE-2015-2929?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST