CVE-2008-5178: Buffer Overflow
Published 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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Opera Opera=9.62
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Nov 20, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
03:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
Which version of Opera is affected by CVE-2008-5178?
CVE-2008-5178 specifically affects Opera version 9.62.
4
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.
5
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.