Opera Web Browser up to 8.54 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Opera Web Browser. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2009-3831. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Opera Web Browser (Web Browser). This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was released 10/28/2009 by Chris Weber (Inferno) with Casaba Security (Website). The advisory is shared at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-3831. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/22/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 42331 (FreeBSD : opera -- multiple vulnerabilities (2fda6bd2-c53c-11de-b157-001999392805)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116660 (Opera Web Browser Prior to 10.01 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 9.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (54020), Tenable (42331), SecurityFocus (BID 36850†), OSVDB (59357†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24014†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-50662 and VDB-50124. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 42331
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : opera -- multiple vulnerabilities (2fda6bd2-c53c-11de-b157-001999392805)
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OpenVAS ID: 66157
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: opera
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Web Browser 9.0

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10/30/2009 +1 days 🔍
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03/18/2015 +1953 days 🔍
02/22/2025 +3629 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: opera.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: Chris Weber (Inferno)
Organization: Casaba Security
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-3831 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3831
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50661

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X-Force: 54020
SecurityFocus: 36850 - Opera Web Browser prior to 10.01 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 59357 - Opera Crafted Domain Name Handling Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution
Vulnerability Center: 24014 - Opera \x3C 10.01 Vulnerability Allows Remote Arbitrary Code Execution via Crafted Domain Name, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 02/22/2025 20:51
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (63), 02/17/2017 11:16 (12), 08/25/2021 00:03 (4), 08/25/2021 00:12 (1), 02/22/2025 20:51 (19)
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