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CVE-2012-6468

9.3 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in Opera before 12.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a long HTTP response.

Published Jan 2, 2013operaCWE-119EPSS 4.14%

Overview

CVE-2012-6468 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting opera opera_browser. It was published on January 2, 2013 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in Opera before 12.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a long HTTP response.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opera. Update opera_browser 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
operaopera_browser0Affected

References

Refwww.opera.com/docs/changelogs/unified/1211/Refwww.opera.com/support/kb/view/1036/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/56594Refwww.opera.com/docs/changelogs/unified/1211/Refwww.opera.com/support/kb/view/1036/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/56594

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6468?

CVE-2012-6468 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting opera opera_browser. It was published on January 2, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-6468?

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-2012-6468?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opera. Update opera_browser 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-2012-6468?

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