| VID |
28634 |
| Severity |
30 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
The Opera Web browser, according to its version number, has a denial of service vulnerability via the 'news' URL. Opera is a Web browser, developed by Opera Software, for multiple operating systems. Opera versions prior to 7.20 are vulnerable to a denial of service attack, caused by improper bounds checking when processing a 'news:' URL of excessive length. It has been reported that this issue will trigger a condition that will prevent Opera from functioning until the program has been reinstalled.
* Note: This check requires an account with administrative privileges which can log into the host to scan. Absence of these condition will result in the check not being performed and a False Negative for all vulnerable hosts.
* References:
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/319621
* Platforms Affected:
Opera versions prior to 7.20
Linux Any version
Windows Any version |
| Recommendation |
Upgrade to the latest version of Opera (7.20 or later), available from the Opera Web site at http://www.opera.com/download/ |
| Related URL |
(CVE) |
| Related URL |
7430 (SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
(ISS) |
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