CVE-2011-0490
5.0CVSSMEDIUM
Description
Tor before 0.2.1.29 and 0.2.2.x before 0.2.2.21-alpha makes calls to Libevent within Libevent log handlers, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via vectors that trigger certain log messages.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://archives.seul.org/or/announce/Jan-2011/msg00000.html
archives.seul.org
http://blog.torproject.org/blog/tor-02129-released-security-patches
blog.torproject.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45953
securityfocus.com
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Timeline
Published
Jan 19, 2011
Last Updated
Apr 29, 2026
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