Vulnerability Description
Opera before 9.63 does not properly verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
CVSS Score
5.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | <= 9.62 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN39707339/index.html
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2012-000049
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/963/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/unix/963/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/963/
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN39707339/index.html
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2012-000049
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/963/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/unix/963/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/963/
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1251?
CVE-2012-1251 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Opera before 9.63 does not properly verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
How severe is CVE-2012-1251?
CVE-2012-1251 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-2012-1251?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera Browser.