Vulnerability Description
Opera before 12.01 on Windows and UNIX, and before 11.66 and 12.x before 12.01 on Mac OS X, allows user-assisted remote attackers to trick users into downloading and executing arbitrary files via a small window for the download dialog, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1924.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | <= 12.00 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/1166/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/1201/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/unix/1201/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/1201/
- http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/1027/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/1166/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/1201/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/unix/1201/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/1201/
- http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/1027/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4143?
CVE-2012-4143 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Opera before 12.01 on Windows and UNIX, and before 11.66 and 12.x before 12.01 on Mac OS X, allows user-assisted remote attackers to trick users into downloading and executing arbitrary files via a sm...
How severe is CVE-2012-4143?
CVE-2012-4143 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-2012-4143?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera Browser, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac Os X.