CVE-2008-7297: Medium severity web browser for android vulnerability

Published Aug 9, 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component

opera Opera Browser

Remediation

Patch Available

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=660053

Event History

Aug 9, 2011

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Description

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.