CVE-2008-7297
First published: Tue Aug 09 2011(Updated: )
Opera cannot properly restrict modifications to cookies established in HTTPS sessions, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to overwrite or delete arbitrary cookies via a Set-Cookie header in an HTTP response, related to lack of the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) includeSubDomains feature, aka a "cookie forcing" issue.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Opera |
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Reference Links
- http://code.google.com/p/browsersec/wiki/Part2#Same-origin_policy_for_cookies
- http://michael-coates.blogspot.com/2010/01/cookie-forcing-trust-your-cookies-no.html
- http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2008/11/cookie-forcing.html
- http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2011/02/some-less-obvious-benefits-of-hsts.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=660053
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-7297?
CVE-2008-7297 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7297?
To mitigate CVE-2008-7297, users should ensure they are using the latest version of the Opera browser, which implements improved cookie security.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-7297?
CVE-2008-7297 affects users of the Opera browser versions that do not enforce strict cookie handling in HTTPS sessions.
What types of attacks does CVE-2008-7297 allow?
CVE-2008-7297 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to overwrite or delete arbitrary cookies, compromising user sessions.
Does CVE-2008-7297 relate to HTTP Strict Transport Security?
Yes, CVE-2008-7297 is related to the lack of the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) includeSubDomains feature, which could prevent such vulnerabilities.
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