critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-5680: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Opera=4.01
Opera=7.01
Opera=9.27
Opera=7.23
Opera=2.10
Opera=9.50-beta1
Opera=9.02
Opera=2.10-beta2
Opera=7.03
Opera=7.53
Opera=4.00-beta6
Opera=8.50
Opera=9.50
Opera=9.24
Opera=4.00-beta3
Opera=5.0-beta2
Opera=5.11
Opera=3.51
Opera=6.1
Opera=7.20
Opera=6.02
Opera=2.00
Opera=9.51
Opera=5.02
Opera=1.00
Opera=9.26
Opera=5.10
Opera=8.53
Opera=9.12
Opera=7.11-beta2
Opera=8.0
Opera=4.00
Opera=2.10-beta1
Opera=6.04
Opera=8.54
Opera=6.11
Opera=5.0-beta4
Opera=6.05
Opera=8.02
Opera=9.20
Opera=7.50-beta1
Opera=3.10
Opera=5.12
Opera=4.02
Opera=9.21
Opera=7.10
Opera=9.0-beta1
Opera=6.0-tp3
Opera=3.50
Opera=9.23
Opera=6.0-tp1
Opera=8.0-beta3
Opera=3.61
Opera=5.0-beta8
Opera=9.60
Opera=7.0-beta1_v2
Opera=3.00-beta
Opera=8.51
Opera=5.0-beta5
Opera=4.00-beta5
Opera=7.50
Opera=7.02
Opera=7.21
Opera=6.0-tp2
Opera=5.0-beta7
Opera<=9.62
Opera=7.20-beta7
Opera=7.54-update1
Opera=9.20-beta1
Opera=7.60
Opera=7.11
Opera=7.0-beta2
Opera=4.00-beta2
Opera=7.54
Opera=9.0-beta2
Opera=6.03
Opera=3.00
Opera=7.0-beta1
Opera=9.22
Opera=6.0-beta1
Opera=3.62
Opera=2.10-beta3
Opera=9.01
Opera=9.0
Opera=3.60
Opera=5.0
Opera=9.25
Opera=7.51
Opera=8.0-beta2
Opera=9.10
Opera=9.50-beta2
Opera=3.62-beta
Opera=6.12
Opera=9.60-beta1
Opera=6.0-beta2
Opera=4.00-beta4
Opera=5.0-beta3
Opera=6.01
Opera=8.52
Opera=6.06
Opera=7.52
Opera=7.54-update2
Opera=3.21
Opera=5.0-beta6
Opera=8.01
Opera=6.1-beta1
Opera=9.61
Opera=2.12
Opera=9.52
Opera=8.0-beta1
Opera=6.0
Opera=7.22
Opera=7.10-beta1
Opera=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-5680?

    To fix CVE-2008-5680, update the Opera browser to version 9.63 or later.

  • What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2008-5680?

    CVE-2008-5680 is associated with multiple buffer overflows that can be exploited by remote attackers.

  • What versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2008-5680?

    CVE-2008-5680 affects multiple versions of Opera, including versions up to 9.62.

  • 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.

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