CVE-2017-16639

Name: CVE-2017-16639
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-14T21:29:03.1+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16639 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Tor Browser on Windows before 8.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the intended anonymity feature and discover a client IP address, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-16541. User interaction is required to trigger this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Tor Browser on Windows before 8.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the intended anonymity feature and discover a client IP address, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-16541. User interaction is required to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.35%

81.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Torproject	Tor Browser	< 8.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149351/Tor-Browser-SMB-Deanonymization-Information-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105346Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2018/Sep/29Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wearesegment.com/research/tor-browser-deanonymization-with-smb/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149351/Tor-Browser-SMB-Deanonymization-Information-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105346Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2018/Sep/29Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wearesegment.com/research/tor-browser-deanonymization-with-smb/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16639?

How severe is CVE-2017-16639?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16639 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16639?

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-2017-16639?

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Source: NVD / NIST