CVE-2016-3180

Name: CVE-2016-3180
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-07T17:59:00.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3180 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Tor Browser Launcher (aka torbrowser-launcher) before 0.2.4, during the initial run, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to bypass the PGP signature verification and execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse tar file and a signature file with the valid tarball and signature.. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Tor Browser Launcher (aka torbrowser-launcher) before 0.2.4, during the initial run, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to bypass the PGP signature verification and execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse tar file and a signature file with the valid tarball and signature.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.92%

77.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-254

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tor Browser Launcher Project	Tor Browser Launcher	0.2.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96140Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/micahflee/torbrowser-launcher/issues/229Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96140Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/micahflee/torbrowser-launcher/issues/229Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3180?

How severe is CVE-2016-3180?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3180 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3180?

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