Vulnerability Description
Opera before 9.52 does not prevent use of links from web pages to feed source files on the local disk, which might allow remote attackers to determine the validity of local filenames via vectors involving "detection of JavaScript events and appropriate manipulation."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | <= 9.51 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235298
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31549Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32538Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200811-01.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020722
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/19/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/24/4
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/freebsd/952/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/952/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/952/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/solaris/952/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/952/
- http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/896/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30768
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2416Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4199?
CVE-2008-4199 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Opera before 9.52 does not prevent use of links from web pages to feed source files on the local disk, which might allow remote attackers to determine the validity of local filenames via vectors invol...
How severe is CVE-2008-4199?
CVE-2008-4199 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4199?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera Browser.