# CVE-2026-44599: tor: Tor before 0.4.9.7 can attempt or accept BEGIN_DIR via conflux legs, aka TROVE-2026-008.

CVE-2026-44599 is fixed in tor on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-44599, released May 15, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44599
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.3 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0029
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 7, 2026

## Description

Tor before 0.4.9.7 can attempt or accept BEGIN_DIR via conflux legs, aka TROVE-2026-008.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | tor Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 0.4.9.8-0+deb12u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-44599](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-44599.md) | May 15, 2026 |
| Linux | tor Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 0.4.9.8-0+deb13u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-44599](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-44599.md) | May 15, 2026 |
| Linux | tor Debian 14 | 0.4.9.8-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-44599](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-44599.md) | May 15, 2026 |

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