CVE-2008-4695: Infoleak
First published: Thu Oct 23 2008(Updated: )
Opera before 9.60 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and have unspecified other impact by predicting the cache pathname of a cached Java applet and then launching this applet from the cache, leading to applet execution within the local-machine context.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Web Browser for Android | =8.52 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.50-beta_1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.10 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.20 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.52 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.50 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.26 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.02 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.20-beta7 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.02 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.53 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.53 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.50-beta_1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.12 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.54-update_2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.27 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.12 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.52 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.22 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.0-beta_2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | <=9.60 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.50 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.0-beta_3 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.0-beta_3 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.0-beta_7 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.0 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.0 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.01 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.54 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.03 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.51 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.24 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.06 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.0-beta_1v2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.03 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.0-beta_1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.01 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.0 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.0-beta_2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.0-beta_3 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.11 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.02 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.23 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.0 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.22 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.01 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.0-beta_1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.10 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.0-beta_4 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.50-beta_2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.20 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.0-beta_1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.54-update_1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.0-beta_2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.23 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.11 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.0-beta_6 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.25 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.04 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.05 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =6.0-beta_2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.0 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.01 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.51 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.0-beta_1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.10 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.54 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.11 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.02 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.0-beta_5 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.21 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.20-beta_1 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.21 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.51 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =8.02 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =7.0-beta_2 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =5.0-beta_8 | |
| Web Browser for Android | =9.50 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00009.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32177
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32394
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32538
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200811-01.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021017
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/21/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/22/5
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/freebsd/960/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/960/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/960/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/solaris/960/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/960/
- http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/902/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31643
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2765
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45723
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4695?
CVE-2008-4695 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4695?
To fix CVE-2008-4695, upgrade your Opera browser to version 9.60 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4695?
CVE-2008-4695 is a vulnerability related to information disclosure through caching of Java applets.
Which versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2008-4695?
CVE-2008-4695 affects multiple versions of Opera prior to 9.60, including versions 5.0 to 9.52.
What can attackers do with CVE-2008-4695?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2008-4695 to execute cached Java applets, potentially leading to sensitive information being disclosed.
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