Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome detects http content in https web pages only when the top-level frame uses https, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script, in an https site's context, by modifying an http page to include an https iframe that references a script file on an http site, related to "HTTP-Intended-but-HTTPS-Loadable (HPIHSL) pages."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera | 5..10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://research.microsoft.com/apps/pubs/default.aspx?id=79323
- http://research.microsoft.com/pubs/79323/pbp-final-with-update.pdf
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51192
- http://research.microsoft.com/apps/pubs/default.aspx?id=79323
- http://research.microsoft.com/pubs/79323/pbp-final-with-update.pdf
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51192
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2068?
CVE-2009-2068 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Google Chrome detects http content in https web pages only when the top-level frame uses https, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script, in an https site's context, by...
How severe is CVE-2009-2068?
CVE-2009-2068 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-2009-2068?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera.