Opera Web Browser 7.23 Javascript denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Opera Web Browser 7.23. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Javascript Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Opera Web Browser 7.23 (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Javascript Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was shared 08/21/2004 by Sourvivor. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14336 (Opera < 7.24 getElementsByTagName JavaScript Method DoS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (17092), Tenable (14336), SecurityFocus (BID 10997†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5256†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 14336
Nessus Name: Opera < 7.24 getElementsByTagName JavaScript Method DoS
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: opera.com

Researcher: Sourvivor
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90784
X-Force: 17092
SecurityFocus: 10997 - Opera Web Browser JavaScript Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 5256 - DoS in Opera 7.23 via Malicious JavaScript, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 08/17/2016 13:14
Updated: 09/13/2022 19:29
Changes: 08/17/2016 13:14 (53), 04/22/2019 10:53 (1), 09/13/2022 19:29 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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