CVE-2008-1762: Critical severity web browser for android vulnerability
Opera before 9.27 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted scaled image pattern in an HTML CANVAS element, which triggers memory corruption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1762?
CVE-2008-1762 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the browser and potentially execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1762?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1762, users should upgrade to Opera version 9.27 or later.
What versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2008-1762?
CVE-2008-1762 affects all versions of Opera prior to 9.27 and several earlier versions starting from Opera 5.0.
What attack vectors are associated with CVE-2008-1762?
CVE-2008-1762 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted scaled images in HTML CANVAS elements.
Is there any known workaround for CVE-2008-1762?
Disabling JavaScript may reduce the risk associated with CVE-2008-1762, but updating to a fixed version is the recommended solution.