low
2.1
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-0685: Input Validation

First published: Mon Jan 31 2011(Updated: )

The Delete Private Data feature in Opera before 11.01 does not properly implement the "Clear all email account passwords" option, which might allow physically proximate attackers to access an e-mail account via an unattended workstation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Opera<=11.00
Opera=5.0
Opera=5.0-beta2
Opera=5.0-beta3
Opera=5.0-beta4
Opera=5.0-beta5
Opera=5.0-beta6
Opera=5.0-beta7
Opera=5.0-beta8
Opera=5.02
Opera=5.10
Opera=5.11
Opera=5.12
Opera=6.0
Opera=6.0-beta1
Opera=6.0-beta2
Opera=6.0-tp1
Opera=6.0-tp2
Opera=6.0-tp3
Opera=6.1
Opera=6.01
Opera=6.1-beta1
Opera=6.02
Opera=6.03
Opera=6.04
Opera=6.05
Opera=6.06
Opera=6.11
Opera=6.12
Opera=7.0
Opera=7.0-beta1
Opera=7.0-beta1_v2
Opera=7.0-beta2
Opera=7.01
Opera=7.02
Opera=7.03
Opera=7.10
Opera=7.10-beta1
Opera=7.11
Opera=7.11-beta2
Opera=7.20
Opera=7.20-beta7
Opera=7.21
Opera=7.22
Opera=7.23
Opera=7.50
Opera=7.50-beta1
Opera=7.51
Opera=7.52
Opera=7.53
Opera=7.54
Opera=7.54-update1
Opera=7.54-update2
Opera=7.60
Opera=8.0
Opera=8.0-beta1
Opera=8.0-beta2
Opera=8.0-beta3
Opera=8.01
Opera=8.02
Opera=8.50
Opera=8.51
Opera=8.52
Opera=8.53
Opera=8.54
Opera=9.0
Opera=9.0-beta1
Opera=9.0-beta2
Opera=9.01
Opera=9.02
Opera=9.10
Opera=9.12
Opera=9.20
Opera=9.20-beta1
Opera=9.21
Opera=9.22
Opera=9.23
Opera=9.24
Opera=9.25
Opera=9.26
Opera=9.27
Opera=9.50
Opera=9.50-beta1
Opera=9.50-beta2
Opera=9.51
Opera=9.52
Opera=9.60
Opera=9.60-beta1
Opera=9.61
Opera=9.62
Opera=9.63
Opera=9.64
Opera=10.00
Opera=10.00-beta1
Opera=10.00-beta2
Opera=10.00-beta3
Opera=10.01
Opera=10.10
Opera=10.10-beta1
Opera=10.50
Opera=10.50-beta1
Opera=10.50-beta2
Opera=10.51
Opera=10.52
Opera=10.53
Opera=10.53-b
Opera=10.54
Opera=10.60
Opera=10.60-beta1
Opera=10.61
Opera=10.62
Opera=10.63
Opera=11.00-beta

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-0685?

    CVE-2011-0685 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential unauthorized access to email accounts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-0685?

    To fix CVE-2011-0685, update your Opera browser to version 11.01 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2011-0685?

    CVE-2011-0685 affects users of Opera versions prior to 11.01.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0685?

    CVE-2011-0685 is a security vulnerability related to inadequate password clearing in Opera's Delete Private Data feature.

  • Can CVE-2011-0685 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2011-0685 requires physical access to the affected workstation, making remote exploitation unlikely.

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