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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200506-18] Tor: Information disclosure Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Tor: Information disclosure
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200506-18
(Tor: Information disclosure)
A bug in Tor allows attackers to view arbitrary memory contents
from an exit server's process space.
Impact
A remote attacker could exploit the memory disclosure to gain
sensitive information and possibly even private keys.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://archives.seul.org/or/announce/Jun-2005/msg00001.html
Solution:
All Tor users should upgrade to the latest available version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/tor-0.0.9.10"
Threat Level: Low
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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