CVE-2008-5680: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 19, 2008
·Updated
Multiple buffer overflows in Opera before 9.63 might allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted text area, or allow (2) user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long host name in a file: URL. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2008-5178.
Affected Software
114 affected components
opera Opera Browser=4.01
opera Opera Browser=7.01
opera Opera Browser=9.27
opera Opera Browser=7.23
opera Opera Browser=2.10
opera Opera Browser=9.50-beta1
opera Opera Browser=9.02
opera Opera Browser=2.10-beta2
opera Opera Browser=7.03
opera Opera Browser=7.53
opera Opera Browser=4.00-beta6
opera Opera Browser=8.50
opera Opera Browser=9.50
opera Opera Browser=9.24
opera Opera Browser=4.00-beta3
opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta2
opera Opera Browser=5.11
opera Opera Browser=3.51
opera Opera Browser=6.1
opera Opera Browser=7.20
opera Opera Browser=6.02
opera Opera Browser=2.00
opera Opera Browser=9.51
opera Opera Browser=5.02
opera Opera Browser=1.00
opera Opera Browser=9.26
opera Opera Browser=5.10
opera Opera Browser=8.53
opera Opera Browser=9.12
opera Opera Browser=7.11-beta2
opera Opera Browser=8.0
opera Opera Browser=4.00
opera Opera Browser=2.10-beta1
opera Opera Browser=6.04
opera Opera Browser=8.54
opera Opera Browser=6.11
opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta4
opera Opera Browser=6.05
opera Opera Browser=8.02
opera Opera Browser=9.20
opera Opera Browser=7.50-beta1
opera Opera Browser=3.10
opera Opera Browser=5.12
opera Opera Browser=4.02
opera Opera Browser=9.21
opera Opera Browser=7.10
opera Opera Browser=9.0-beta1
opera Opera Browser=6.0-tp3
opera Opera Browser=3.50
opera Opera Browser=9.23
opera Opera Browser=6.0-tp1
opera Opera Browser=8.0-beta3
opera Opera Browser=3.61
opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta8
opera Opera Browser=9.60
opera Opera Browser=7.0-beta1_v2
opera Opera Browser=3.00-beta
opera Opera Browser=8.51
opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta5
opera Opera Browser=4.00-beta5
opera Opera Browser=7.50
opera Opera Browser=7.02
opera Opera Browser=7.21
opera Opera Browser=6.0-tp2
opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta7
opera Opera Browser<=9.62
opera Opera Browser=7.20-beta7
opera Opera Browser=7.54-update1
opera Opera Browser=9.20-beta1
opera Opera Browser=7.60
opera Opera Browser=7.11
opera Opera Browser=7.0-beta2
opera Opera Browser=4.00-beta2
opera Opera Browser=7.54
opera Opera Browser=9.0-beta2
opera Opera Browser=6.03
opera Opera Browser=3.00
opera Opera Browser=7.0-beta1
opera Opera Browser=9.22
opera Opera Browser=6.0-beta1
opera Opera Browser=3.62
opera Opera Browser=2.10-beta3
opera Opera Browser=9.01
opera Opera Browser=9.0
opera Opera Browser=3.60
opera Opera Browser=5.0
opera Opera Browser=9.25
opera Opera Browser=7.51
opera Opera Browser=8.0-beta2
opera Opera Browser=9.10
opera Opera Browser=9.50-beta2
opera Opera Browser=3.62-beta
opera Opera Browser=6.12
opera Opera Browser=9.60-beta1
opera Opera Browser=6.0-beta2
opera Opera Browser=4.00-beta4
opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta3
opera Opera Browser=6.01
opera Opera Browser=8.52
opera Opera Browser=6.06
opera Opera Browser=7.52
opera Opera Browser=7.54-update2
opera Opera Browser=3.21
opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta6
opera Opera Browser=8.01
opera Opera Browser=6.1-beta1
opera Opera Browser=9.61
opera Opera Browser=2.12
opera Opera Browser=9.52
opera Opera Browser=8.0-beta1
opera Opera Browser=6.0
opera Opera Browser=7.22
opera Opera Browser=7.10-beta1
opera Opera Browser=7.0
Event History
Dec 19, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:09 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5680?
The severity of CVE-2008-5680 is classified as high due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-5680?
To fix CVE-2008-5680, update the Opera browser to version 9.63 or later.
3
What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2008-5680?
CVE-2008-5680 is associated with multiple buffer overflows that can be exploited by remote attackers.
4
What versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2008-5680?
CVE-2008-5680 affects multiple versions of Opera, including versions up to 9.62.
5
Is CVE-2008-5680 exploitable without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2008-5680 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted content that does not require user interaction.