Opera Newsfeed code execution
| opera-newsfeed-code-execution (41625) |  High Risk |
Description:
Opera could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a memory access error when processing newsfeeds. By persuading a victim to visit a Web site containing a specially-crafted newsfeed source, a remote attacker could execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- Opera, Opera prior to 9.27
Remedy:
Refer to Opera Software Knowledge Base Article 881 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Opera Software Knowledge Base Article 881, Advisory: Newsfeed prompt can cause Opera to execute arbitrary code at http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/881/.
- BID-28585: Opera Web Browser 9.26 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2008-1761: Opera before 9.27 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted newsfeed source, which triggers an invalid memory access.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1084: Opera Browser Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
- GLSA-200804-14: Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities
- SA29662: Opera Multiple Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Apr 03, 2008
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