CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-5180: Infoleak

First published: Wed 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.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Opera Mini<=7.4
Opera Mobile<=12.0

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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?

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

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