Vulnerability Description
Opera before 9.61 does not properly block scripts during preview of a news feed, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary new feed subscriptions and read the contents of arbitrary feeds.
CVSS Score
5.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | <= 9.60 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00009.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32299Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32394Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32538Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200811-01.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/21/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/22/5
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/freebsd/961/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/961/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/961/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/solaris/961/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/961/
- http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/905/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31842
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2873
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4698?
CVE-2008-4698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Opera before 9.61 does not properly block scripts during preview of a news feed, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary new feed subscriptions and read the contents of arbitrary feeds.
How severe is CVE-2008-4698?
CVE-2008-4698 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4698?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera Browser.