Opera Web Browser up to 12.00.1467 symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Opera Web Browser up to 12.00.1467. This vulnerability affects unknown code. This manipulation causes symlink. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2011-4065. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Opera Web Browser up to 12.00.1467 (Web Browser). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 06/15/2012 by Sean Amoss as GLSA 201206-03 as not defined mailinglist post (Website). The advisory is shared at article.gmane.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2011-4065 since 10/15/2011. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

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 and running in the context l.

Upgrading 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 Tenable (59631), OSVDB (83044†) and Secunia (SA49634†). The entries VDB-4967, VDB-4968, VDB-4969 and VDB-4970 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: No
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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: 71547
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 201206-03 (Opera)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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10/15/2011 🔍
06/15/2012 +244 days 🔍
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06/18/2012 +3 days 🔍
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06/21/2012 +3 days 🔍
06/22/2012 +1 days 🔍
04/22/2019 +2495 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: opera.com

Advisory: GLSA 201206-03
Researcher: Sean Amoss
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2011-4065 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-4065
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5569
Secunia: 49634 - Gentoo update for opera, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 83044

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2012 11:55
Updated: 04/22/2019 10:45
Changes: 06/22/2012 11:55 (59), 04/22/2019 10:45 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:7AB:103

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