Opera Web Browser up to 7.19 src="# memory allocation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Opera Web Browser up to 7.19. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation of the argument src="# results in memory allocation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2012-3567. There is not any exploit 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 classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument src="# with an unknown input leads to a memory allocation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-789. The product allocates memory based on an untrusted, large size value, but it does not ensure that the size is within expected limits, allowing arbitrary amounts of memory to be allocated. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Opera before 12.00 Beta allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or application hang) via an IFRAME element that uses the src="#" syntax to embed a parent document.

The weakness was released 06/14/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-3567 since 06/14/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 7.20 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (76362). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-60982, VDB-60980, VDB-60979 and VDB-60978. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

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Class: Memory allocation
CWE: CWE-789 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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OpenVAS ID: 802651
OpenVAS Name: Opera Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities - June12 (Linux)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Web Browser 7.20

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03/23/2015 +1012 days 🔍
01/15/2018 +1029 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: opera.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-3567 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3567
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60981
X-Force: 76362 - Opera iframe src denial of service

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 01/15/2018 11:52
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (55), 01/15/2018 11:52 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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