CVE-2007-3929: Use After Free
First published: Sat 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | <9.22 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=564
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26138
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26545
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200708-17.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_15_sr.html
- http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/862/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24970
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018431
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2584
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35509
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3929?
To fix CVE-2007-3929, users should upgrade to Opera version 9.22 or later.
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.
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.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-3929?
Users of Opera browser versions prior to 9.22 are affected by CVE-2007-3929.
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