CVE-2008-1761
UnknownEPSS 7.56%
Last modified
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
Weakness Enumeration
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://secunia.com/advisories/29662Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29679Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29735Vendor Advisory
- http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/881/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28585Exploit, Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29662Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29679Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29735Vendor Advisory
- http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/881/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28585Exploit, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- 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.
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