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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3286-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                    Thorsten Alteholz
January 28, 2023                              https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : tor
Version        : 0.3.5.16-1+deb10u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2023-23589


A logic error was discovered in the implementation of the "SafeSocks" 
option of Tor, a connection-based low-latency anonymous communication 
system, which did result in allowing unsafe SOCKS4 traffic to pass.


For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version 
0.3.5.16-1+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your tor packages.

For the detailed security status of tor please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/tor

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-3286-1: tor security update

January 28, 2023
A logic error was discovered in the implementation of the "SafeSocks" option of Tor, a connection-based low-latency anonymous communication system, which did result in allowing uns...

Summary

A logic error was discovered in the implementation of the "SafeSocks"
option of Tor, a connection-based low-latency anonymous communication
system, which did result in allowing unsafe SOCKS4 traffic to pass.


For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version
0.3.5.16-1+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your tor packages.

For the detailed security status of tor please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/tor

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS



Severity
Package : tor
Version : 0.3.5.16-1+deb10u1
CVE ID : CVE-2023-23589

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