CVE-2008-5178: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Nov 20 2008(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in Opera 9.62 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file:// URI. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2008-5680.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | =9.62 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32323
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32752
- http://osvdb.org/49882
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-30.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34294
- http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/922/
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-11/0110.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3183
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46653
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7135
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5178?
CVE-2008-5178 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5178?
To mitigate CVE-2008-5178, upgrade to a safer version of Opera or apply any available security patches.
Which version of Opera is affected by CVE-2008-5178?
CVE-2008-5178 specifically affects Opera version 9.62.
Can CVE-2008-5178 affect systems running other browsers?
No, CVE-2008-5178 is specific to the Opera browser and does not affect other browsers.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-5178?
CVE-2008-5178 can be exploited through a heap-based buffer overflow attack via a specially crafted long file:// URI.
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