CVE-2016-1254

Name: CVE-2016-1254
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-05T16:29:00.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1254 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Tor before 0.2.8.12 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via a crafted hidden service descriptor.. EPSS estimates a 3.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Tor before 0.2.8.12 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via a crafted hidden service descriptor.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.00%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Torproject	Tor	< 0.2.8.12
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	24
Fedoraproject	Fedora	25
Opensuse	Leap	42.2
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2
Opensuse Project	Leap	42.1

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00154.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00155.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://blog.torproject.org/blog/tor-02812-releasedVendor Advisory
https://gitweb.torproject.org/tor.git/commit/?id=d978216dea6b21ac38230a59d172139185a68dbdPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FXOJSMCTIOHLBRYFBVEL3CDLGPZXX6WE/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GTU2R253477RZLYAJAR5DAXAON7KIVLA/
https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/21018Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3741Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00154.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00155.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://blog.torproject.org/blog/tor-02812-releasedVendor Advisory
https://gitweb.torproject.org/tor.git/commit/?id=d978216dea6b21ac38230a59d172139185a68dbdPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FXOJSMCTIOHLBRYFBVEL3CDLGPZXX6WE/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GTU2R253477RZLYAJAR5DAXAON7KIVLA/
https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/21018Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3741Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1254?

Tor before 0.2.8.12 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via a crafted hidden service descriptor.

How severe is CVE-2016-1254?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1254 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1254?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-1254?

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Source: NVD / NIST