CVE-2023-23589
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.83%
Last modified
CVE-2023-23589 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The SafeSocks option in Tor before 0.4.7.13 has a logic error in which the unsafe SOCKS4 protocol can be used but not the safe SOCKS4a protocol, aka TROVE-2022-002.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The SafeSocks option in Tor before 0.4.7.13 has a logic error in which the unsafe SOCKS4 protocol can be used but not the safe SOCKS4a protocol, aka TROVE-2022-002.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Torproject | Tor | < 0.4.7.13 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
References
- https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor/-/issues/40730Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor/-/raw/release-0.4.7/ReleaseNotesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5320Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor/-/issues/40730Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor/-/raw/release-0.4.7/ReleaseNotesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5320Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-23589?
The SafeSocks option in Tor before 0.4.7.13 has a logic error in which the unsafe SOCKS4 protocol can be used but not the safe SOCKS4a protocol, aka TROVE-2022-002.
How severe is CVE-2023-23589?
CVE-2023-23589 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23589?
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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