Vulnerability Description
Opera before 10.54 on Windows and Mac OS X, and before 10.60 on UNIX platforms, does not properly restrict certain uses of homograph characters in domain names, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof IDN domains via unspecified choices of characters.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | <= 10.53 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
| Unix | Unix | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40250Vendor Advisory
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/1054/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/unix/1060/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/1054/
- http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/961/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40973
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1529PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1673PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40250Vendor Advisory
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/1054/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/unix/1060/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/1054/
- http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/961/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40973
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2660?
CVE-2010-2660 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Opera before 10.54 on Windows and Mac OS X, and before 10.60 on UNIX platforms, does not properly restrict certain uses of homograph characters in domain names, which makes it easier for remote attack...
How severe is CVE-2010-2660?
CVE-2010-2660 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2660?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera Browser, Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac Os X, Unix Unix.