CVE-2007-4174 describes a vulnerability in Tor versions prior to 0.1.2.16 where the ControlPort, when enabled, improperly allowed remote attackers to send commands without authentication. This flaw could be exploited via HTTP POST data, potentially enabling attackers to modify the torrc configuration, compromise user anonymity, and cause other unspecified impacts. With a CVSS score of 5.8 (medium severity), this vulnerability has a network attack vector and medium attack complexity, leading to potential partial confidentiality and integrity impacts. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.1.2.15CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tor:tor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.1.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tor:tor:0.1.2.1:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.1.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tor:tor:0.1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.1.2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tor:tor:0.1.2.3:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.1.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tor:tor:0.1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
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