CVE-2007-2274: High severity opera Opera Browser vulnerability

Published Apr 25, 2007

Updated

The BitTorrent implementation in Opera 9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and application crash) via a malformed torrent file. NOTE: the original disclosure refers to this as a memory leak, but it is not certain.

Affected Software

1 affected component

opera Opera Browser=9.2

Event History

Apr 25, 2007

CVE Published

08:19 PM

Apr 26, 2007

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2274?

CVE-2007-2274 has a severity level that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to CPU consumption and application crashes.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2274?

To mitigate CVE-2007-2274, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of the Opera browser that does not have this vulnerability.

What versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2007-2274?

CVE-2007-2274 specifically affects the Opera browser version 9.2.

Can CVE-2007-2274 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-2274 can be exploited remotely by using a specially crafted malformed torrent file.

What are the implications of CVE-2007-2274 for users?

The implications of CVE-2007-2274 include potential system crashes and high CPU usage when processing malicious torrent files.