Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera | <= 9.26 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00007.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29662Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29679Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29735Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-14.xml
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/927/Patch
- http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/881/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28585ExploitPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1084/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41625
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00007.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29662Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29679Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29735Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-14.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1761?
CVE-2008-1761 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-1761?
CVE-2008-1761 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1761?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera.