CVE-2017-16541
Tor Browser before 7.0.9 on macOS and Linux allows remote attackers to bypass the intended anonymity feature and discover a client IP address via vectors...
- Published
- Nov 4, 2017
- Updated
- Aug 5, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- mitre
- Evidence observed
- Aug 5, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 89.1%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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Summary
Tor Browser before 7.0.9 on macOS and Linux allows remote attackers to bypass the intended anonymity feature and discover a client IP address via vectors involving a crafted web site that leverages file:// mishandling in Firefox, aka TorMoil. NOTE: Tails is unaffected.
Sources
1Educational write-up analyzing CVE-2017-16541, detailing the vulnerability mechanics, exploitation vectors, and mitigation strategies for this specific kernel flaw.
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