Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in Opera before 9.63 might allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted text area, or allow (2) user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long host name in a file: URL. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2008-5178.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | <= 9.62 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34294
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-30.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021457
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/963/
- http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/920/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/922/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498452/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498481/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498499/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498517/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498543/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021456
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34294
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-30.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021457
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5680?
CVE-2008-5680 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in Opera before 9.63 might allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted text area, or allow (2) user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code...
How severe is CVE-2008-5680?
CVE-2008-5680 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-2008-5680?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera Browser.