CVE-2008-3079: Critical severity microsoft windows operating system vulnerability

Published Jul 9, 2008
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Opera before 9.51 on Windows allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Windows
Opera Opera<=9.51

Event History

Jul 9, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
12:41 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3079?

CVE-2008-3079 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3079?

To fix CVE-2008-3079, users should upgrade to Opera version 9.51 or later.

3

What versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2008-3079?

CVE-2008-3079 affects all versions of Opera prior to 9.51.

4

On which operating systems does CVE-2008-3079 pose a risk?

CVE-2008-3079 specifically poses a risk on Windows systems running affected versions of Opera.

5

Can CVE-2008-3079 allow remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2008-3079 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely through unspecified vectors.

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