CVE-2012-4010: Medium severity web browser for android vulnerability

Published Aug 30, 2012
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Updated

Opera before 11.60 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via unspecified homograph characters, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2660.

Affected Software

124 affected components
opera Opera Browser<=11.60
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

Event History

Aug 30, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4010?

CVE-2012-4010 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for address bar spoofing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4010?

To fix CVE-2012-4010, you should upgrade to Opera version 11.61 or later, which resolves this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4010?

CVE-2012-4010 is a homograph vulnerability that allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar.

4

Which versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2012-4010?

Opera versions prior to 11.61 and certain versions of Opera 5 and 6 are affected by CVE-2012-4010.

5

Can CVE-2012-4010 impact user safety?

Yes, CVE-2012-4010 can mislead users into visiting malicious sites due to address bar spoofing.

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