CVE-2008-5679

UnknownEPSS 3.27%

Last modified

CVE-2008-5679 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The HTML parsing engine in Opera before 9.63 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted web pages that trigger an invalid pointer calculation and heap corruption.. EPSS estimates a 3.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The HTML parsing engine in Opera before 9.63 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted web pages that trigger an invalid pointer calculation and heap corruption.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.27%

86.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
OperaOperaAll versions
OperaOpera<= 9.62
OperaOpera5..10
OperaOpera5.0
OperaOpera5.1
OperaOpera5.02
OperaOpera5.2
OperaOpera5.3
OperaOpera5.4
OperaOpera5.5
OperaOpera5.6
OperaOpera5.7
OperaOpera5.8
OperaOpera5.9
OperaOpera5.10
OperaOpera5.11
OperaOpera5.12
OperaOpera6Beta 1
OperaOpera6.0
OperaOpera6.1
OperaOpera6.01
OperaOpera6.02
OperaOpera6.03
OperaOpera6.04
OperaOpera6.05
OperaOpera6.06
OperaOpera6.11
OperaOpera6.12
OperaOpera7Beta 1
OperaOpera7.0
OperaOpera7.01
OperaOpera7.02
OperaOpera7.03
OperaOpera7.10
OperaOpera7.11
OperaOpera7.20
OperaOpera7.21
OperaOpera7.22
OperaOpera7.23
OperaOpera7.50
OperaOpera7.51
OperaOpera7.52
OperaOpera7.53
OperaOpera7.54
OperaOpera8.0
OperaOpera8.01
OperaOpera8.02
OperaOpera8.50
OperaOpera8.51
OperaOpera8.52

Showing 50 of 70 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5679?
The HTML parsing engine in Opera before 9.63 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted web pages that trigger an invalid pointer calculation and heap corruption.
How severe is CVE-2008-5679?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5679 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5679?
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