CVE-2012-2250

CVE-2012-2250 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Torproject Tor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Tor before 0.2.3.24-rc allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) by performing link protocol negotiation incorrectly.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2250?
Tor before 0.2.3.24-rc allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) by performing link protocol negotiation incorrectly.
How severe is CVE-2012-2250?
CVE-2012-2250 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2250 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2250?
CVE-2012-2250 primarily affects Torproject Tor. In total, 98 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2250?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2250 published?
CVE-2012-2250 was published on 2014-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (98)

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