CVE-2007-3929: Use After Free
Published Jul 21, 2007
·Updated
Use-after-free vulnerability in the BitTorrent support in Opera before 9.22 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted header in a torrent file, which leaves a dangling pointer to an invalid object.
Affected Software
1 affected component
opera Opera Browser<9.22
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 21, 2007
CVE Published
12:30 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3929?
CVE-2007-3929 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-3929?
To fix CVE-2007-3929, users should upgrade to Opera version 9.22 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-3929?
CVE-2007-3929 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting BitTorrent support in certain versions of the Opera browser.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2007-3929?
The potential impacts of CVE-2007-3929 include remote code execution if a user interacts with a malicious torrent file.
5
Who is affected by CVE-2007-3929?
Users of Opera browser versions prior to 9.22 are affected by CVE-2007-3929.