CVE-2021-28090
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.10%
Last modified
CVE-2021-28090 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Tor before 0.4.5.7 allows a remote attacker to cause Tor directory authorities to exit with an assertion failure, aka TROVE-2021-002.. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Tor before 0.4.5.7 allows a remote attacker to cause Tor directory authorities to exit with an assertion failure, aka TROVE-2021-002.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torproject | Tor | < 0.3.5.14 | — |
| Torproject | Tor | >= 0.4.4.4, < 0.4.4.8 | — |
| Torproject | Tor | >= 0.4.5.0, < 0.4.5.7 | — |
| Torproject | Tor | 0.4.4.0 | Alpha |
| Torproject | Tor | 0.4.4.1 | Alpha |
| Torproject | Tor | 0.4.4.2 | Alpha |
| Torproject | Tor | 0.4.4.3 | Alpha |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 | — |
References
- https://blog.torproject.org/node/2009Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor/40316Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor/-/issues/40316Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-25Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.torproject.org/node/2009Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor/40316Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor/-/issues/40316Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-25Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28090?
Tor before 0.4.5.7 allows a remote attacker to cause Tor directory authorities to exit with an assertion failure, aka TROVE-2021-002.
How severe is CVE-2021-28090?
CVE-2021-28090 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28090?
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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