VDB-88384 · CVE-2016-5101 · BID 91507

Opera Mail prior 2016-02-16 on Windows Email Message access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Opera Mail on Windows. Affected is an unknown function of the component Email Message Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-5101. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Opera Mail on Windows (Mail Client Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Email Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in Opera Mail before 2016-02-16 on Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted e-mail message.

The weakness was shared 06/29/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at opera.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-5101 since 05/26/2016. 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 T1068.

Upgrading to version 2016-02-16 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 91507†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Mail 2016-02-16

Timelineinfo

02/16/2016 🔍
05/26/2016 +100 days 🔍
06/29/2016 +34 days 🔍
06/29/2016 +0 days 🔍
06/30/2016 +1 days 🔍
02/12/2019 +957 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: opera.com

Advisory: opera.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-5101 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5101
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-88384
SecurityFocus: 91507 - Opera Mail CVE-2016-5101 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/30/2016 09:26
Updated: 02/12/2019 11:03
Changes: 06/30/2016 09:26 (50), 02/12/2019 11:03 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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