CVE-2009-3045: Medium severity opera vulnerability
Opera before 10.00 trusts root X.509 certificates signed with the MD2 algorithm, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof arbitrary SSL servers via a crafted server certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3045?
CVE-2009-3045 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3045?
To mitigate CVE-2009-3045, upgrade your Opera browser to version 10.00 or higher, which addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2009-3045?
CVE-2009-3045 affects multiple versions of Opera, specifically those prior to version 10.00.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-3045 facilitate?
CVE-2009-3045 facilitates man-in-the-middle attacks by trusting root X.509 certificates signed with the MD2 algorithm.
What is the root cause of CVE-2009-3045?
The root cause of CVE-2009-3045 is the acceptance of compromised certificates that exploit the weakness of the MD2 hashing algorithm.