Opera Web browser TLS certificate code execution
| opera-tls-code-execution (39161) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Opera Web browser could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unspecified error when handling TLS certificates. By sending a specially-crafted TLS certificate, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.
Platforms Affected:
- Gentoo, Linux
- Novell, OpenSUSE 10.2
- Novell, OpenSUSE 10.3
- Opera, Opera prior to 9.25
- SuSE, SuSE SLES 9
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Opera (9.25 or later), available from the Opera Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Opera Web site, Advisory: Rich editing allows cross domain scripting at http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/875/.
- Opera Web site, Changelog for Opera 9.25 for Windows at http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/925/#security.
- BID-26937: Opera Web Browser Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2007-6521: Unspecified vulnerability in Opera before 9.25 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted TLS certificates.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2007-4261: Opera Command Execution and Cross Domain Scripting Vulnerabilities
- GLSA-200712-22: Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities
- SA28169: Opera Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1019131: Opera Bugs Permit Code Execution and Cross-Domain Scripting Attacks
- SUSE-SA:2008:001: Opera 9.25 security update
Reported:
Dec 19, 2007
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