CVE-2008-5679
UnknownEPSS 3.27%
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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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera | All versions | — |
| Opera | Opera | <= 9.62 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 5..10 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 5.0 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 5.1 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 5.02 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 5.2 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 5.3 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 5.4 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 5.5 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 5.6 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 5.7 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 5.8 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 5.9 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 5.10 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 5.11 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 5.12 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 6 | Beta 1 |
| Opera | Opera | 6.0 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 6.1 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 6.01 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 6.02 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 6.03 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 6.04 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 6.05 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 6.06 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 6.11 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 6.12 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 7 | Beta 1 |
| Opera | Opera | 7.0 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 7.01 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 7.02 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 7.03 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 7.10 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 7.11 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 7.20 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 7.21 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 7.22 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 7.23 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 7.50 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 7.51 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 7.52 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 7.53 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 7.54 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 8.0 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 8.01 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 8.02 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 8.50 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 8.51 | — |
| Opera | Opera | 8.52 | — |
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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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