Opera URL Bug Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1021016
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id?1021016
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CVE Reference: CVE-2008-4694
(Links to External Site)
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Updated: Oct 27 2008
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Original Entry Date: Oct 9 2008
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Impact: Execution of arbitrary code via network, User access via network
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Fix Available: Yes
Vendor Confirmed: Yes
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Version(s): prior to 9.60
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Description: A vulnerability was reported in Opera. A remote user can cause arbitrary code to be executed on the target user's system.
A remote user can create a specially crafted URL that, when loaded by the target user, will execute arbitrary code on the target
system. The code will run with the privileges of the target user.
Chris of Matasano Security reported this vulnerability.
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Impact: A remote user can create a URL that, when loaded by the target user, will execute arbitrary code on the target user's system.
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Solution: The vendor has issued a fixed version (9.60).
The vendor's advisory is available at:
http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/901/
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Vendor URL: www.opera.com/support/search/view/901/ (Links to External Site)
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Cause: Not specified
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Underlying OS: Linux (Any), UNIX (FreeBSD), UNIX (OS X), UNIX (Solaris - SunOS), Windows (Any)
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Message History:
None.
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Source Message Contents
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Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 00:43:08 -0400
Subject: Opera
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http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/901/
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