Denial of Service Vulnerability in Tor by The Tor Project
CVE-2022-33903

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Torproject

Status
Tor
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 July 2022

What is CVE-2022-33903?

A vulnerability in the Tor software allows attackers to disrupt the network's performance by manipulating round-trip time (RTT) estimation mechanisms, leading to a denial of service. This affects the reliability and accessibility of Tor services, creating potential downtime for users relying on secure and anonymous internet access. Addressing this issue is essential to maintain the integrity and functionality of the Tor network.

References

https://lists.torproject.org/pipermail/tor-announce/2022-...
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-33903
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-11
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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