CVE-2016-1254: debian debian_linux
CVSS: 7.5v3.0HighModified
AliasesMGASA-2017-0008UBUNTU-CVE-2016-1254DEBIAN-CVE-2016-1254DLA-754-1DSA-3741-1
Published 05-12-2017Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-1254 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in debian debian_linux. EPSS estimates a 3.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
3.00%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 1 · Related 1Timeline
- 05-12-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Tor before 0.2.8.12 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via a crafted hidden service descriptor.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 3 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 3 agree
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
3.00%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
87%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 3.00% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score3.00%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Debian2 products
- tor< 0.2.9.8-2 | < 0.2.5.12-4 | < 0.2.4.27-3
- debian_linuxEOL8.0 | 9.0
Fedoraproject1 product
- fedoraEOL24 | 25
Mageia1 product
- tor< 0.2.8.12-1.mga5
Opensuse_project1 product
- leap42.1
Torproject1 product
- tor< 0.2.8.12
Ubuntu1 product
- tor< 0.2.4.27-1ubuntu0.1
7 vendors · 9 products
References
13 links- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00154.htmlVendor AdvisoryX Refsource SUSEThird Party Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00155.htmlVendor AdvisoryX Refsource SUSEThird Party Advisory
- gitweb.torproject.org/tor.git/commit/?id=d978216dea6b21ac38230a59d172139185a68dbdX Refsource CONFIRMPatchVendor Advisory