Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Opera before 9.52 on Windows, when registered as a protocol handler, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors in which Opera is launched by other applications.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera | <= 9.51 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31549
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/952/
- http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/892/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30768
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2416
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44547
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31549
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/952/
- http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/892/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30768
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2416
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44547
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4293?
CVE-2008-4293 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in Opera before 9.52 on Windows, when registered as a protocol handler, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via u...
How severe is CVE-2008-4293?
CVE-2008-4293 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4293?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera, Microsoft Windows.