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CVE-2012-6461: Input Validation

First published: Wed Jan 02 2013(Updated: )

The X.509 certificate-validation functionality in the https implementation in Opera before 12.10 allows remote attackers to trigger a false indication of successful revocation-status checking by causing a failure of a single checking service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Opera<=12.10
Opera=1.00
Opera=2.00
Opera=2.10
Opera=2.10-beta1
Opera=2.10-beta2
Opera=2.10-beta3
Opera=2.12
Opera=3.00
Opera=3.00-beta
Opera=3.10
Opera=3.21
Opera=3.50
Opera=3.51
Opera=3.60
Opera=3.61
Opera=3.62
Opera=3.62-beta
Opera=4.00
Opera=4.00-beta2
Opera=4.00-beta3
Opera=4.00-beta4
Opera=4.00-beta5
Opera=4.00-beta6
Opera=4.01
Opera=4.02
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-beta3
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-alpha
Opera=10.00-beta1
Opera=10.00-beta2
Opera=10.00-beta3
Opera=10.01
Opera=10.10
Opera=10.10-beta1
Opera=10.11
Opera=10.20-alpha
Opera=10.50
Opera=10.50-beta1
Opera=10.50-beta2
Opera=10.51
Opera=10.52
Opera=10.52-beta1
Opera=10.52-beta2
Opera=10.53
Opera=10.53-b
Opera=10.53-beta1
Opera=10.54
Opera=10.60
Opera=10.60-alpha
Opera=10.60-beta1
Opera=10.61
Opera=10.62
Opera=10.63
Opera=11.00
Opera=11.00-beta
Opera=11.01
Opera=11.10
Opera=11.10-beta
Opera=11.11
Opera=11.50
Opera=11.50-beta
Opera=11.51
Opera=11.52
Opera=11.52.1100
Opera=11.60
Opera=11.60-beta
Opera=11.61
Opera=11.62
Opera=11.64
Opera=11.65
Opera=11.66
Opera=12.00
Opera=12.00-beta
Opera=12.01
Opera=12.02

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-6461?

    CVE-2012-6461 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to provide false indications about certificate revocation status.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-6461?

    To fix CVE-2012-6461, update your Opera browser to version 12.10 or later.

  • What kind of attacks can CVE-2012-6461 facilitate?

    CVE-2012-6461 can allow attackers to exploit failed revocation-status checking, potentially bypassing security measures.

  • Which versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2012-6461?

    CVE-2012-6461 affects Opera versions before 12.10, including multiple earlier versions and beta releases.

  • Can I still use older versions of Opera with CVE-2012-6461?

    While you can continue using older versions of Opera, it is strongly advised to update to avoid vulnerabilities like CVE-2012-6461.

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