Vulnerability Description
The HTML parsing engine in Opera before 9.63 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted web pages that trigger an invalid pointer calculation and heap corruption.
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34294
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-30.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4791
- http://www.nruns.com/security_advisory_opera_html_parsing_code_execution.php
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/963/
- http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/921/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499315/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021460
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34294
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-30.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4791
- http://www.nruns.com/security_advisory_opera_html_parsing_code_execution.php
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/963/
- http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/921/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499315/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5679?
CVE-2008-5679 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The HTML parsing engine in Opera before 9.63 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted web pages that trigger an invalid pointer calculation and heap corruption.
How severe is CVE-2008-5679?
CVE-2008-5679 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-2008-5679?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera.