CVE-2007-6523: High severity opera Opera Browser vulnerability

Published Dec 24, 2007
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Updated

Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in Opera 9.50 beta and 9.x before 9.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted bitmap (BMP) file that triggers a large number of calculations and checks.

Affected Software

14 affected components
opera Opera Browser=9.50-beta1
opera Opera Browser=9.02
opera Opera Browser=9.24
opera Opera Browser=9.12
opera Opera Browser=9.20
opera Opera Browser=9.21
opera Opera Browser=9.0-beta1
opera Opera Browser=9.23
opera Opera Browser=9.20-beta1
opera Opera Browser=9.0-beta2
opera Opera Browser=9.22
opera Opera Browser=9.01
opera Opera Browser=9.0
opera Opera Browser=9.10

Event History

Dec 24, 2007
CVE Published
08:46 PM
Dec 25, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6523?

CVE-2007-6523 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing attackers to exhaust CPU resources.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-6523?

To mitigate CVE-2007-6523, users should upgrade to at least Opera version 9.25 or later.

3

What versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2007-6523?

CVE-2007-6523 affects Opera versions 9.0 through 9.24, including beta versions of 9.50.

4

Can CVE-2007-6523 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-6523 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted bitmap file.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2007-6523 on the user experience?

The impact of CVE-2007-6523 is a significant increase in CPU consumption, potentially leading to a denial of service.

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