Opera Web Browser 6.0.3 Squid Proxy denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Opera Web Browser 6.0.3. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Squid Proxy Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2002-2414. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Opera Web Browser 6.0.3 (Web Browser) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Squid Proxy Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Opera 6.0.3, when using Squid 2.4 for HTTPS proxying, does not properly handle when accepting a non-global certificate authority (CA) certificate from a site and establishing a subsequent HTTPS connection, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).

The weakness was released 12/31/2002 by Peter Bieringer (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-2414 since 11/01/2007. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11404 (Opera < 7.03 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10673), Tenable (11404) and SecurityFocus (BID 6218†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-21308 and VDB-21318. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 11404
Nessus Name: Opera < 7.03 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Timelineinfo

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03/16/2003 +75 days 🔍
11/01/2007 +1691 days 🔍
08/07/2014 +2471 days 🔍
10/28/2024 +3735 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: opera.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Peter Bieringer
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-2414 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2414
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20056
X-Force: 10673
SecurityFocus: 6218 - Opera HTTPS Proxy Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2014 14:48
Updated: 10/28/2024 13:51
Changes: 08/07/2014 14:48 (53), 04/22/2019 10:53 (5), 06/28/2021 11:08 (2), 10/28/2024 13:51 (15)
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