CVE-2013-1618: Medium severity opera Opera Browser vulnerability
The TLS implementation in Opera before 12.13 does not properly consider timing side-channel attacks on a MAC check operation during the processing of malformed CBC padding, which allows remote attackers to conduct distinguishing attacks and plaintext-recovery attacks via statistical analysis of timing data for crafted packets, a related issue to CVE-2013-0169.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1618?
CVE-2013-1618 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for timing side-channel attacks.
Which versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2013-1618?
CVE-2013-1618 affects Opera versions prior to 12.13, including 12.00 through 12.12.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1618?
To fix CVE-2013-1618, users should upgrade their Opera browser to version 12.13 or later.
What type of attack can be conducted using CVE-2013-1618?
CVE-2013-1618 allows remote attackers to conduct distinguishing and plaintext-recovery attacks through statistical analysis.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2013-1618?
CVE-2013-1618 involves improper handling of CBC padding during the MAC check operation in the TLS implementation.