CVE-2009-3831

Name: CVE-2009-3831
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-10-30T20:30:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.70%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3831 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Opera before 10.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted domain name.. EPSS estimates a 5.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opera before 10.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted domain name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.70%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera Browser	< 10.01

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/37182Broken Link
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/1001/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/unix/1001/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/1001/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/938/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/59357Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36850Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3073Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54020Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6574Tool Signature
http://secunia.com/advisories/37182Broken Link
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/1001/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/unix/1001/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/1001/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/938/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/59357Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36850Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3073Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54020Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6574Tool Signature

Timeline

Published: Oct 30, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3831?

Opera before 10.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted domain name.

How severe is CVE-2009-3831?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3831 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3831?

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-2009-3831?

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Source: NVD / NIST