CVE-2008-4197

Name: CVE-2008-4197
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-27T10:30:03.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 6.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4197 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Opera before 9.52 on Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris, when processing custom shortcut and menu commands, can produce argument strings that contain uninitialized memory, which might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or conduct other attacks via vectors related to activation of a shortcut.. EPSS estimates a 6.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opera before 9.52 on Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris, when processing custom shortcut and menu commands, can produce argument strings that contain uninitialized memory, which might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or conduct other attacks via vectors related to activation of a shortcut.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

6.33%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-908

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera Browser	< 9.52

References

http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235298Issue Tracking
http://secunia.com/advisories/31549Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32538Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200811-01.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/19/2Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/24/4Mailing List
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/freebsd/952/Broken Link
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/952/Broken Link
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/solaris/952/Broken Link
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/952/Broken Link
http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/894/Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30768Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020720Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2416Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44552Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235298Issue Tracking
http://secunia.com/advisories/31549Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32538Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200811-01.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/19/2Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/24/4Mailing List
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/freebsd/952/Broken Link
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/952/Broken Link
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/solaris/952/Broken Link
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/952/Broken Link
http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/894/Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30768Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020720Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2416Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44552Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4197?

How severe is CVE-2008-4197?

CVE-2008-4197 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4197?

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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Source: NVD / NIST