Opera Web Browser 12.11 on Linux Profile Folder Permission memory corruption
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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Opera Web Browser 12.11 on Linux (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Profile Folder Permission. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:
Opera before 12.12 does not properly allocate memory for GIF images, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory overwrite) via a malformed image.
The weakness was published 12/18/2012 by Jann Horn as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at opera.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-6470 since 01/02/2013. Local access is required to approach this attack. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 63301 (Opera < 12.12 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.
Upgrading to version 12.12 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 (80720) and Tenable (63301). Additional details are provided at opera.com. Similar entries are available at 7087, 7211, 63297 and 63296.
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 63301
Nessus Name: Opera < 12.12 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 803140
OpenVAS Name: Opera Multiple Vulnerabilities-01 Jan13 (Linux)
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Upgrade: Web Browser 12.12
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Vendor: opera.comAdvisory: opera.com
Researcher: Jann Horn
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CVE: CVE-2012-6470 (🔍)
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X-Force: 80720 - Opera profile folder information disclosure, Low Risk
SecurityFocus: 56980 - Opera Web Browser Prior to 12.12 Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 51462 - Opera Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 88656
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Entry
Created: 12/24/2012 21:53Updated: 04/20/2021 13:19
Changes: 12/24/2012 21:53 (71), 04/22/2019 10:52 (3), 04/20/2021 13:13 (8), 04/20/2021 13:19 (2)
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