Opera Web Browser up to 12.00 Beta input validation

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A vulnerability was found in Opera Web Browser up to 12.00 Beta (Web Browser). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Opera before 11.65 does not properly restrict the opening of a pop-up window in response to the first click of a double-click action, which makes it easier for user-assisted remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.

The weakness was shared 06/14/2012 by Jordi Chancel as Opera 11.65 for Mac Changelog as not defined changelog entry (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at opera.com. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-3556 since 06/14/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59631 (GLSA-201206-03 : Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 12.00 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (76365) and Tenable (59631). The entries 4967, 4968, 4969 and 4970 are related to this item.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Private
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 59631
Nessus Name: GLSA-201206-03 : Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 802648
OpenVAS Name: Opera Multiple Vulnerabilities - June12 (Linux)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Web Browser 12.00

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: opera.com

Advisory: Opera 11.65 for Mac Changelog
Researcher: Jordi Chancel
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-3556 (🔍)
X-Force: 76365
Vulnerability Center: 35427 - Opera < 11.65 Pop-Up Window Opening Flaw Allows XSS \\ Code Execution via a Crafted Web Site, Medium
Secunia: 49533 - Opera Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 82952

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2012 11:48
Updated: 03/25/2021 16:29
Changes: 06/21/2012 11:48 (72), 04/22/2019 10:45 (7), 03/25/2021 16:29 (3)
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