Opera Web Browser up to 7.19 TYPE=file input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Opera Web Browser up to 7.19. This impacts an unknown function. This manipulation of the argument TYPE=file causes input validation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2009-3048. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Opera Web Browser up to 7.19 (Web Browser). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument TYPE=file with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Opera before 10.00 on Linux, Solaris, and FreeBSD does not properly implement the "INPUT TYPE=file" functionality, which allows remote attackers to trick a user into uploading an unintended file via vectors involving a "dropped file."

The weakness was published 09/02/2009 by Dan Kaminsky with Casaba Security (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at opera.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-3048. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116594 (Opera Web Browser Prior to 10.00 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 7.20 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (59631), SecurityFocus (BID 36202†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23420†). Similar entries are available at VDB-4967, VDB-4968, VDB-4969 and VDB-4970. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 59631
Nessus Name: GLSA-201206-03 : Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 800888
OpenVAS Name: Opera Multiple URL Spoofing Vulnerabilities - Sep09 (Linux)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Web Browser 7.20

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: opera.com

Advisory: opera.com
Researcher: Dan Kaminsky
Organization: Casaba Security
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-3048 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3048
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49795

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SecurityFocus: 36202 - Opera Web Browser prior to 10 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 23420 - Opera \x3C 10.00 on Linux, Solaris, and FreeBSD \, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 03/08/2025 17:28
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (60), 02/13/2017 16:19 (10), 08/20/2021 23:34 (4), 08/20/2021 23:48 (1), 03/08/2025 17:28 (18)
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