CVE-2012-3556: Input Validation
Published Jun 14, 2012
·Updated
Opera before 11.65 does not properly restrict the opening of a pop-up window in response to the first click of a double-click action, which makes it easier for user-assisted remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.
Affected Software
127 affected components
opera Opera Browser<=11.62
opera Opera Browser=5.0
opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta2
opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta3
opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta4
opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta5
opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta6
opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta7
opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta8
opera Opera Browser=5.02
opera Opera Browser=5.10
opera Opera Browser=5.11
opera Opera Browser=5.12
opera Opera Browser=6.0
opera Opera Browser=6.0-beta1
opera Opera Browser=6.0-beta2
opera Opera Browser=6.0-beta3
opera Opera Browser=6.0-tp1
opera Opera Browser=6.0-tp2
opera Opera Browser=6.0-tp3
opera Opera Browser=6.1
opera Opera Browser=6.01
opera Opera Browser=6.1-beta1
opera Opera Browser=6.02
opera Opera Browser=6.03
opera Opera Browser=6.04
opera Opera Browser=6.05
opera Opera Browser=6.06
opera Opera Browser=6.11
opera Opera Browser=6.12
opera Opera Browser=7.0
opera Opera Browser=7.0-beta1
opera Opera Browser=7.0-beta1_v2
opera Opera Browser=7.0-beta2
opera Opera Browser=7.01
opera Opera Browser=7.02
opera Opera Browser=7.03
opera Opera Browser=7.10
opera Opera Browser=7.10-beta1
opera Opera Browser=7.11
opera Opera Browser=7.11-beta2
opera Opera Browser=7.20
opera Opera Browser=7.20-beta7
opera Opera Browser=7.21
opera Opera Browser=7.22
opera Opera Browser=7.23
opera Opera Browser=7.50
opera Opera Browser=7.50-beta1
opera Opera Browser=7.51
opera Opera Browser=7.52
opera Opera Browser=7.53
opera Opera Browser=7.54
opera Opera Browser=7.54-update1
opera Opera Browser=7.54-update2
opera Opera Browser=8.0
opera Opera Browser=8.0-beta1
opera Opera Browser=8.0-beta2
opera Opera Browser=8.0-beta3
opera Opera Browser=8.01
opera Opera Browser=8.02
opera Opera Browser=8.50
opera Opera Browser=8.51
opera Opera Browser=8.52
opera Opera Browser=8.53
opera Opera Browser=8.54
opera Opera Browser=9.0
opera Opera Browser=9.0-beta1
opera Opera Browser=9.0-beta2
opera Opera Browser=9.01
opera Opera Browser=9.02
opera Opera Browser=9.10
opera Opera Browser=9.20
opera Opera Browser=9.20-beta1
opera Opera Browser=9.21
opera Opera Browser=9.22
opera Opera Browser=9.23
opera Opera Browser=9.24
opera Opera Browser=9.25
opera Opera Browser=9.26
opera Opera Browser=9.27
opera Opera Browser=9.50
opera Opera Browser=9.50-beta1
opera Opera Browser=9.50-beta2
opera Opera Browser=9.51
opera Opera Browser=9.52
opera Opera Browser=9.60
opera Opera Browser=9.60-beta1
opera Opera Browser=9.61
opera Opera Browser=9.62
opera Opera Browser=9.63
opera Opera Browser=9.64
opera Opera Browser=10.00
opera Opera Browser=10.00-beta1
opera Opera Browser=10.00-beta2
opera Opera Browser=10.00-beta3
opera Opera Browser=10.01
opera Opera Browser=10.10
opera Opera Browser=10.10-beta1
opera Opera Browser=10.11
opera Opera Browser=10.50
opera Opera Browser=10.50-beta1
opera Opera Browser=10.50-beta2
opera Opera Browser=10.51
opera Opera Browser=10.52
opera Opera Browser=10.52-beta1
opera Opera Browser=10.52-beta2
opera Opera Browser=10.53
opera Opera Browser=10.53-beta1
opera Opera Browser=10.54
opera Opera Browser=10.60
opera Opera Browser=10.60-beta1
opera Opera Browser=10.61
opera Opera Browser=10.62
opera Opera Browser=10.63
opera Opera Browser=11.00
opera Opera Browser=11.00-beta
opera Opera Browser=11.01
opera Opera Browser=11.10
opera Opera Browser=11.10-beta
opera Opera Browser=11.11
opera Opera Browser=11.50
opera Opera Browser=11.50-beta
opera Opera Browser=11.51
opera Opera Browser=11.52
opera Opera Browser=11.60
opera Opera Browser=11.60-beta
opera Opera Browser=11.61
Event History
Jun 14, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3556?
CVE-2012-3556 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or conduct XSS attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-3556?
To mitigate CVE-2012-3556, upgrade the Opera browser to version 11.65 or later which contains the necessary patches.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-3556?
CVE-2012-3556 affects multiple versions of the Opera browser, specifically those before version 11.65.
4
What type of attack can CVE-2012-3556 facilitate?
CVE-2012-3556 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by allowing unauthorized pop-up window behavior.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-3556 if I cannot update my browser immediately?
As a temporary measure, users should avoid clicking on suspicious links or pop-ups until they can update their Opera browser.