CVE-2012-5573 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2012-5573: The connection_edge_process_relay_cell function in or/relay.c in Tor before 0.2.3.25 maintains circuits even if an unexpected SENDME cell arrives, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or excessive cell reception rate) or bypass intended flow-control res

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2012-5573 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

tor→ fixed in0.2.3.25-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y tor

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

tor→ fixed in0.2.3.25-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y tor

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

tor→ fixed in0.2.3.25-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y tor

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