Opera JavaScript invalid pointer reference code execution
| opera-javascript-code-execution (36039) |  High Risk |
Description:
Opera could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an error when handling certain specially-crafted JavaScript. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a virtual function call on an invalid pointer to reference malformed data and execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.
Platforms Affected:
- Gentoo, Linux
- Novell, OpenSUSE 10.2
- Novell, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 SP1
- Opera, Opera prior to 9.23
- SuSE, SuSE Linux 10.0
- SuSE, SuSE Linux 10.1
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Opera (9.23 or later), available from the Opera Web site. See References.
For SUSE Linux:
Refer to SUSE-SA:2007:050 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For Gentoo Linux (Opera):
Refer to GLSA 200708-17 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Opera Software Knowledge Base Article 865, A specially crafted JavaScript can make Opera execute arbitrary code. at http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/865/.
- Opera Web site, Opera browser: Homepage at http://www.opera.com/.
- BID-25331: Opera Web Browser Invalid Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-4367: Opera before 9.23 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Javascript that triggers a virtual function call on an invalid pointer.
- GLSA-200708-17: Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities
- SA26477: Opera JavaScript Invalid Pointer Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1018572: Opera JavaScript Pointer Dereference Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- SUSE-SA:2007:050: Opera 9.23 security release
- VUPEN/ADV-2007-2904: Opera JavaScript Code Handling Invalid Pointer Code Execution Vulnerability
Reported:
Aug 14, 2007
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