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CVE-2009-2059

UnknownEPSS 1.30%

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CVE-2009-2059 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Opera, possibly before 9.25, uses the HTTP Host header to determine the context of a document provided in a (1) 4xx or (2) 5xx CONNECT response from a proxy server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script by modifying this CONNECT response, aka an "SSL tampering" attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opera, possibly before 9.25, uses the HTTP Host header to determine the context of a document provided in a (1) 4xx or (2) 5xx CONNECT response from a proxy server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script by modifying this CONNECT response, aka an "SSL tampering" attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.30%

66.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OperaOpera Browser<= 9.22
OperaOpera Browser7.0
OperaOpera Browser7.23
OperaOpera Browser7.53
OperaOpera Browser7.54
OperaOpera Browser7.60
OperaOpera Browser8.0
OperaOpera Browser8.01
OperaOpera Browser8.02
OperaOpera Browser8.50
OperaOpera Browser8.51
OperaOpera Browser8.52
OperaOpera Browser8.53
OperaOpera Browser8.54
OperaOpera Browser9.0
OperaOpera Browser9.01
OperaOpera Browser9.02
OperaOpera Browser9.10
OperaOpera Browser9.12
OperaOpera Browser9.20
OperaOpera Browser9.21

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2059?
Opera, possibly before 9.25, uses the HTTP Host header to determine the context of a document provided in a (1) 4xx or (2) 5xx CONNECT response from a proxy server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script by modifying this CONNECT response, aka an "SSL tampering" attack.
How severe is CVE-2009-2059?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2059 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2059?
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-2009-2059?

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Source: NVD / NIST