Tor Browser 12.0a1-12.0a2 (alpha) can't run in Sandboxie-plus 1.3.3-1.3.4

[ghost]

Describe what you noticed and did

the problem is exactly same as here https://github.com/sandboxie-plus/Sandboxie/issues/1116 the same screenshot, description and repro steps apply to this as well.

How often did you encounter it so far?

everytime

Affected program

Tor Browser 12.0a1-12.0a2 (alpha versions)

Download link

https://www.torproject.org/download/

Where is the program located?

The program is installed only inside a sandbox (NOT in the real system anyway).

Expected behavior

Tor browser bundle run normally as it would outside Sandboxie

What is your Windows edition and version?

Windows 11 pro 22H2

In which Windows account you have this problem?

A local or Microsoft account without special changes.

Please mention any installed security software

Windows Defender

What version of Sandboxie are you running?

1.3.3 - 1.3.4

Is it a new installation of Sandboxie?

I have been using the same version for some time.

Is it a regression?

No response

In which sandbox type you have this problem?

In a Standard isolation sandbox (yellow sandbox icon).

Can you reproduce this problem on an empty sandbox?

I can confirm it also on an empty sandbox.

Did you previously enable some security policy settings outside Sandboxie?

Windows Security configurations. Hypervisor Enforced Code Integrity, Mandatory ASLR (Address space layout randomization), Attack Surface Reduction rules https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/attack-surface-reduction-rules-reference?view=o365-worldwide https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-hvci-enablement

Crash dump

No response

Trace log

No response

Sandboxie.ini configuration

No custom configuration applied

[Luro223]

@KitCat36 check with 1.3.4 then post results here

[paradoxicallist]

I can confirm that Tor Browser x64 w0rks on Sbie 1.3.4

[Luro223]

@paradoxicallist yeah @KitCat36 has not even tested tor. Anyways you can close the issue if everything works for you

[paradoxicallist]

@paradoxicallist yeah @KitCat36 has not even tested tor. Anyways you can close the issue if everything works for you

I would but I got no privilege to do that. I'm just a regular user on GitHub.

[ghost]

@paradoxicallist @Luro223

The problem still persists and it is NOT fixed.

Sandboxie plus version 1.3.4 Tor Browser version 12.0a2 (based on Mozilla Firefox 102.2.0esr) (64-bit)

[RandomGOTI]

@KitCat36 stable release should still work (i have no clue about w11) with latest sandboxie, https://www.torproject.org/dist/torbrowser/11.5.2/torbrowser-install-win64-11.5.2_en-US.exe 11.5.2 (based on Mozilla Firefox 91.13.0esr) (64-bit)

[isaak654]

I couldn't reproduce the issue with the following systems:

• Windows 11 22H2 25179.1000 and Windows 10 21H2 19044.1889
• Tor Browser version 12.0a2 x64
• Sandboxie Plus 1.3.4 x64

Please share your exact Windows 11 build number and your Sandboxie.ini configuration file.

EDIT: On a second run, I received the following Sandman crash dumps (UI related), while Tor Browser 12.0a2 x64 continued to work: ~SandMan-v1.3.4 23.09.2022.zip~

[DavidXanatos]

the crash will be fixed in the next build

[ghost]

the crash will be fixed in the next build

Thank you! also updated my original post with more info.

[isaak654]

@KitCat36 At first glance, the mentioned crashes don't seem to be strictly inherent with your initial report. He only mentioned the following Sandman's recovery fix: https://github.com/sandboxie-plus/Sandboxie/commit/e9e21c215ed87cf1d5aa999407ab2f99d5da9e4a

[ghost]

@KitCat36 At first glance, the mentioned crashes don't seem to be strictly inherent with your initial report. He only mentioned the following Sandman's recovery fix: e9e21c2

Sorry I'm not sure what to do with that info, what should I do exactly?

[ghost]

When I first encountered this problem, I was using Tor browser 12.0a1 and Sandboxie plus 1.3.3, then I upgraded to Tor browser 12.0a2 and Sandboxie plus 1.3.4, the problem still persists.

also added what security configurations I use on my system to my original post in case they can be related.

the box I use for Tor has no custom configuration, I just select "Create new box" from UI and then run Tor browser bundle installer in that box.

are we only supposed to run "stable" software in Sandboxie plus otherwise we get errors?

[isaak654]

what should I do exactly?

At this time, I could only suggest to disable your security policy settings (one by one) and verify the issue again with v1.3.5 (when it comes out).

[Luro223]

@KitCat36 I will test tor with win10

[paradoxicallist]

Tor Browser 12.0a2 x64 Sandboxie-Plus 1.3.4 Security Hardened Sandbox (orange sandbox) Windows 10 21H2 x64 EN

[Luro223]

@paradoxicallist same for me no crashes looks like win11 issue(again)

[isaak654]

@KitCat36 v1.3.5 is out, so I would suggest you to verify the indications in this comment.

If they do not work for you, I could try to reach the same Tor developer that helped me the last time.

Update from the #tor IRC channel:

GeKo: looking over the github issue there still seem to be some unknowns as to which components could cause this GeKo: 12.0a3 got out, too GeKo: if that is still busted GeKo: testing with the latest stable (11.5.2) would be good GeKo: i am skeptical that anything changed in tor browser land is causing this problem :) GeKo: but who knows...

[github-actions[bot]]

As it has been 3 months since the last activity, we are automatically closing this issue in 14 days. If it is still present, please respond to help us investigate on newer Sandboxie versions. Thank you for your contribution!