CVE-2008-1761

Name: CVE-2008-1761
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-04-12T20:05:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.56%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1761 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Opera before 9.27 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted newsfeed source, which triggers an invalid memory access.. EPSS estimates a 7.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opera before 9.27 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted newsfeed source, which triggers an invalid memory access.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.56%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera	<= 9.26
Opera	Opera	9.02
Opera	Opera	9.10
Opera	Opera	9.20
Opera	Opera	9.21
Opera	Opera	9.22
Opera	Opera	9.23
Opera	Opera	9.24
Opera	Opera	9.25

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00007.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/29662Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29679Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29735Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-14.xml
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/927/Patch
http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/881/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28585Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1084/references
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41625
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00007.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/29662Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29679Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29735Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-14.xml
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/927/Patch
http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/881/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28585Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1084/references
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41625

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1761?

Opera before 9.27 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted newsfeed source, which triggers an invalid memory access.

How severe is CVE-2008-1761?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1761 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1761?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-1761?

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Source: NVD / NIST