CVE-2008-4200: Input Validation
First published: Sat Sep 27 2008(Updated: )
Opera before 9.52 does not ensure that the address field of a news feed represents the feed's actual URL, which allows remote attackers to change this field to display the URL of a page containing web script controlled by the attacker.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Web Browser for Android | =7.01 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.27 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.23 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.50-beta1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.02 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.03 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.53 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.50 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.50 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.24 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.0-beta2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.11 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.20 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.02 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.02 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.26 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.10 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.53 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.12 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.11-beta2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.0 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.0-beta3 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.04 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.54 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.11 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.0-beta4 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.05 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.02 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.20 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.50-beta1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.12 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.21 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.10 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.0-beta1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | <=9.51 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.0-tp3 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.23 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.0-tp1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.0-beta3 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.0-beta8 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.0-beta1_v2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.51 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.0-beta5 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.50 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.02 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.21 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.0-tp2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.0-beta7 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.20-beta7 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.54-update1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.20-beta1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.60 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.11 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.0-beta2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.54 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.0-beta2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.03 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.0-beta1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.22 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.0-beta1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.01 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.0 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.0 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.25 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.51 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.0-beta2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.10 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.50-beta2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.12 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.0-beta2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.0-beta3 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.01 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.52 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.06 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.52 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.54-update2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.0-beta6 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.01 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.1-beta1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.0-beta1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.0 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.22 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.10-beta1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235298
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31549
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32538
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200811-01.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/19/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/24/4
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/freebsd/952/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/952/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/952/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/solaris/952/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/952/
- http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/897/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30768
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020723
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2416
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44559
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4200?
CVE-2008-4200 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to manipulate the display of URLs in news feeds.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4200?
To address CVE-2008-4200, users should upgrade to Opera version 9.52 or later, which includes a fix for this vulnerability.
What versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2008-4200?
CVE-2008-4200 affects several versions of Opera, including all versions up to 9.51.
What does CVE-2008-4200 exploit?
CVE-2008-4200 exploits the lack of verification for the URL in the address field of news feeds, allowing for URL spoofing.
Can CVE-2008-4200 lead to phishing attacks?
Yes, the vulnerability in CVE-2008-4200 can potentially be exploited for phishing attacks by misleading users with manipulated URLs.
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