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CVE-2008-5679

9.3 · HIGH

The HTML parsing engine in Opera before 9.63 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted web pages that trigger an invalid pointer calculation and heap corruption.

Published Dec 19, 2008operaCWE-399EPSS 3.27%

Overview

CVE-2008-5679 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting opera opera. It was published on December 19, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The HTML parsing engine in Opera before 9.63 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted web pages that trigger an invalid pointer calculation and heap corruption.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opera. Update opera to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/34294Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-30.xmlRefsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4791Refwww.nruns.com/security_advisory_opera_html_parsing_code_execution.phpRefwww.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/963/Refwww.opera.com/support/kb/view/921/Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499315/100/0/threadedRefwww.securitytracker.com/id?1021460Refsecunia.com/advisories/34294Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-30.xml

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5679?

CVE-2008-5679 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting opera opera. It was published on December 19, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-5679?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-5679?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opera. Update opera to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-5679?

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