CVE-2011-0450: High severity web browser for android vulnerability

Published Jan 31, 2011
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Updated

The downloads manager in Opera before 11.01 on Windows does not properly determine the pathname of the filesystem-viewing application, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that hosts an executable file.

Affected Software

114 affected components
Web Browser for Android<=11.00
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
Web Browser for Android=10.00-beta1
Web Browser for Android=10.00-beta2
Web Browser for Android=10.00-beta3
Web Browser for Android=10.01
Web Browser for Android=10.10
Web Browser for Android=10.10-beta1
Web Browser for Android=10.50
Web Browser for Android=10.50-beta1
Web Browser for Android=10.50-beta2
Web Browser for Android=10.51
Web Browser for Android=10.52
Web Browser for Android=10.53
Web Browser for Android=10.53-b
Web Browser for Android=10.54
Web Browser for Android=10.60
Web Browser for Android=10.60-beta1
Web Browser for Android=10.61
Web Browser for Android=10.62
Web Browser for Android=10.63
Web Browser for Android=11.00-beta
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jan 31, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
08:00 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0450?

CVE-2011-0450 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-0450?

To fix CVE-2011-0450, update your Opera browser to version 11.01 or later.

3

What versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2011-0450?

CVE-2011-0450 affects Opera versions prior to 11.01 on Windows.

4

Can CVE-2011-0450 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-0450 can be exploited remotely if the user visits a crafted website.

5

Is user action required to exploit CVE-2011-0450?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2011-0450 requires user interaction with a malicious website.

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