3.7CVSSLOW
Description
Tor before 0.4.9.7 has an out-of-bounds read when an END, a TRUNCATE, or a TRUNCATED cell lacks a reason in its payload, aka TROVE-2026-011.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://forum.torproject.org/c/news/tor-release-announcement/28
forum.torproject.org
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/06/8
openwall.com
https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/core/tor/-/work_items/41254
gitlab.torproject.org
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Timeline
Published
May 7, 2026
Last Updated
May 7, 2026
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