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MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2009-2059

Opera, possibly before 9.25, uses the HTTP Host header to determine the context of a document provided in a (1) 4xx or (2) 5xx CONNECT response from a proxy server, which allows man-in-the-middle atta...

Vulnerability Description

Opera, possibly before 9.25, uses the HTTP Host header to determine the context of a document provided in a (1) 4xx or (2) 5xx CONNECT response from a proxy server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script by modifying this CONNECT response, aka an "SSL tampering" attack.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
OperaOpera Browser<= 9.22

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-2059?

CVE-2009-2059 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Opera, possibly before 9.25, uses the HTTP Host header to determine the context of a document provided in a (1) 4xx or (2) 5xx CONNECT response from a proxy server, which allows man-in-the-middle atta...

How severe is CVE-2009-2059?

CVE-2009-2059 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2059?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera Browser.