Vulnerability Description
Opera before 9.26 allows user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files by tricking a user into typing the characters of the target filename into a file input.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | <= 9.25 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00010.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29029PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29152
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29178
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-09.xml
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/926/Patch
- http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/877/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27901
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0622
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00010.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29029PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29152
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29178
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-09.xml
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/926/Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1080?
CVE-2008-1080 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Opera before 9.26 allows user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files by tricking a user into typing the characters of the target filename into a file input.
How severe is CVE-2008-1080?
CVE-2008-1080 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1080?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera Browser.