Vulnerability Description
Opera before 9.52 on Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris, when processing custom shortcut and menu commands, can produce argument strings that contain uninitialized memory, which might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or conduct other attacks via vectors related to activation of a shortcut.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | < 9.52 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | - |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Oracle | Solaris | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235298Issue Tracking
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31549Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32538Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200811-01.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/19/2Mailing List
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/24/4Mailing List
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/freebsd/952/Broken Link
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/952/Broken Link
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/solaris/952/Broken Link
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/952/Broken Link
- http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/894/Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30768Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020720Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2416Broken Link
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44552Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4197?
CVE-2008-4197 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Opera before 9.52 on Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris, when processing custom shortcut and menu commands, can produce argument strings that contain uninitialized memory, which might allow user-ass...
How severe is CVE-2008-4197?
CVE-2008-4197 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4197?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera Browser, Freebsd Freebsd, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows, Oracle Solaris.