CVE-2006-3417
MEDIUMEPSS 79th pctlDescription
Tor client before 0.1.1.20 prefers entry points based on is_fast or is_stable flags, which could allow remote attackers to be preferred over nodes that are identified as more trustworthy "entry guard" (is_guard) systems by directory authorities.
How to fix
Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v2 Vector
No CVSS vector data available.
Exploit Intelligence
Elevated risk: more likely to be exploited than 79% of all known CVEs.
References
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