CVE-2005-4718: Medium severity opera Opera Browser vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

Opera 8.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via (1) a crafted HTML file with a "content: url(0);" style attribute, a "bodyA" tag, a long string, and a "u" tag with a long attribute, as demonstrated by opera.html; and (2) a BGSOUND element with a "margin:-99;" STYLE attribute.

Affected Software

1 affected component
opera Opera Browser<=8.02

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 15, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4718?

CVE-2005-4718 has a severity rating indicating it can cause a denial of service, specifically a client crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4718?

To fix CVE-2005-4718, users should update their Opera browser to a version later than 8.02, as earlier versions are vulnerable.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-4718?

The potential impact of CVE-2005-4718 includes crashing the Opera browser, leading to a denial of service for the user.

4

Which versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2005-4718?

CVE-2005-4718 affects Opera versions 8.02 and earlier.

5

Can CVE-2005-4718 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-4718 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted HTML files.

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