CVE-2012-5180: Infoleak

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2012-5180?

CVE-2012-5180 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-5180?

To fix CVE-2012-5180, users should update to Opera Mobile version 12.1 or Opera Mini version 7.5 or later.

Q: What types of applications are affected by CVE-2012-5180?

CVE-2012-5180 affects the Opera Mobile application versions prior to 12.1 and the Opera Mini application versions prior to 7.5 for Android.

Q: What can attackers do with CVE-2012-5180?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2012-5180 to obtain sensitive information through a specially crafted application.

Q: Is this vulnerability specific to any operating system?

Yes, CVE-2012-5180 specifically affects the Android operating system.

Published Dec 26, 2012

Updated

The Opera Mobile application before 12.1 and Opera Mini application before 7.5 for Android do not properly implement the WebView class, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Opera Opera Mini Android<=7.4

Opera Opera Mobile Android<=12.0

Event History

Dec 26, 2012

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5180?

CVE-2012-5180 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5180?

To fix CVE-2012-5180, users should update to Opera Mobile version 12.1 or Opera Mini version 7.5 or later.

What types of applications are affected by CVE-2012-5180?

CVE-2012-5180 affects the Opera Mobile application versions prior to 12.1 and the Opera Mini application versions prior to 7.5 for Android.

What can attackers do with CVE-2012-5180?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2012-5180 to obtain sensitive information through a specially crafted application.

Is this vulnerability specific to any operating system?