medium
4.3
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-3048: Input Validation

First published: Wed Sep 02 2009(Updated: )

Opera before 10.00 on Linux, Solaris, and FreeBSD does not properly implement the "INPUT TYPE=file" functionality, which allows remote attackers to trick a user into uploading an unintended file via vectors involving a "dropped file."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Web Browser for Android<=10.00
Web Browser for Android=1.00
Web Browser for Android=2.00
Web Browser for Android=2.10
Web Browser for Android=2.10-beta1
Web Browser for Android=2.10-beta2
Web Browser for Android=2.10-beta3
Web Browser for Android=2.12
Web Browser for Android=3.00
Web Browser for Android=3.00-beta
Web Browser for Android=3.10
Web Browser for Android=3.21
Web Browser for Android=3.50
Web Browser for Android=3.51
Web Browser for Android=3.60
Web Browser for Android=3.61
Web Browser for Android=3.62
Web Browser for Android=3.62-beta
Web Browser for Android=4.00
Web Browser for Android=4.00-beta2
Web Browser for Android=4.00-beta3
Web Browser for Android=4.00-beta4
Web Browser for Android=4.00-beta5
Web Browser for Android=4.00-beta6
Web Browser for Android=4.01
Web Browser for Android=4.02
Web Browser for Android=5.0
Web Browser for Android=5.0-beta2
Web Browser for Android=5.0-beta3
Web Browser for Android=5.0-beta4
Web Browser for Android=5.0-beta5
Web Browser for Android=5.0-beta6
Web Browser for Android=5.0-beta7
Web Browser for Android=5.0-beta8
Web Browser for Android=5.02
Web Browser for Android=5.10
Web Browser for Android=5.11
Web Browser for Android=5.12
Web Browser for Android=6.0
Web Browser for Android=6.0-beta1
Web Browser for Android=6.0-beta2
Web Browser for Android=6.0-tp1
Web Browser for Android=6.0-tp2
Web Browser for Android=6.0-tp3
Web Browser for Android=6.1
Web Browser for Android=6.01
Web Browser for Android=6.1-beta1
Web Browser for Android=6.02
Web Browser for Android=6.03
Web Browser for Android=6.04
Web Browser for Android=6.05
Web Browser for Android=6.06
Web Browser for Android=6.11
Web Browser for Android=6.12
Web Browser for Android=7.0
Web Browser for Android=7.0-beta1
Web Browser for Android=7.0-beta1_v2
Web Browser for Android=7.0-beta2
Web Browser for Android=7.01
Web Browser for Android=7.02
Web Browser for Android=7.03
Web Browser for Android=7.10
Web Browser for Android=7.10-beta1
Web Browser for Android=7.11
Web Browser for Android=7.11-beta2
Web Browser for Android=7.20
Web Browser for Android=7.20-beta7
Web Browser for Android=7.21
Web Browser for Android=7.22
Web Browser for Android=7.23
Web Browser for Android=7.50
Web Browser for Android=7.50-beta1
Web Browser for Android=7.51
Web Browser for Android=7.52
Web Browser for Android=7.53
Web Browser for Android=7.54
Web Browser for Android=7.54-update1
Web Browser for Android=7.54-update2
Web Browser for Android=7.60
Web Browser for Android=8.0
Web Browser for Android=8.0-beta1
Web Browser for Android=8.0-beta2
Web Browser for Android=8.0-beta3
Web Browser for Android=8.01
Web Browser for Android=8.02
Web Browser for Android=8.50
Web Browser for Android=8.51
Web Browser for Android=8.52
Web Browser for Android=8.53
Web Browser for Android=8.54
Web Browser for Android=9.0
Web Browser for Android=9.0-beta1
Web Browser for Android=9.0-beta2
Web Browser for Android=9.01
Web Browser for Android=9.02
Web Browser for Android=9.10
Web Browser for Android=9.12
Web Browser for Android=9.20
Web Browser for Android=9.20-beta1
Web Browser for Android=9.21
Web Browser for Android=9.22
Web Browser for Android=9.23
Web Browser for Android=9.24
Web Browser for Android=9.25
Web Browser for Android=9.26
Web Browser for Android=9.27
Web Browser for Android=9.50
Web Browser for Android=9.50-beta1
Web Browser for Android=9.50-beta2
Web Browser for Android=9.51
Web Browser for Android=9.52
Web Browser for Android=9.60
Web Browser for Android=9.60-beta1
Web Browser for Android=9.61
Web Browser for Android=9.62
Web Browser for Android=9.63
Web Browser for Android=9.64
Web Browser for Android=10.00-alpha
Web Browser for Android=10.00-beta1
Web Browser for Android=10.00-beta2
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FreeBSD Kernel
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-3048?

    CVE-2009-3048 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that affects multiple versions of the Opera browser.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-3048?

    To fix CVE-2009-3048, users should update their Opera browser to the latest version available.

  • What does CVE-2009-3048 allow attackers to do?

    CVE-2009-3048 allows attackers to trick users into uploading unintended files through the browser's file input functionality.

  • Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2009-3048?

    CVE-2009-3048 affects Opera versions prior to 10.00 on Linux, Solaris, and FreeBSD systems.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2009-3048?

    Yes, a patch is available and applying it involves upgrading to Opera version 10.00 or later.

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