CVE-2013-7295

Description

Tor before 0.2.4.20, when OpenSSL 1.x is used in conjunction with a certain HardwareAccel setting on Intel Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge platforms, does not properly generate random numbers for (1) relay identity keys and (2) hidden-service identity keys, which might make it easier for remote attackers to bypass cryptographic protection mechanisms via unspecified vectors.

Category

4.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory torproject.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00095.html vendor advisory
https://lists.torproject.org/pipermail/tor-talk/2013-December/031483.html mailing list vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-7295?
CVE-2013-7295 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-7295?
To fix CVE-2013-7295, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-7295 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-7295 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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