| VID |
28712 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
A version of Opera web browser which is older than version 9.23 has been installed on the host. Opera is a Web browser, developed by Opera Software, for multiple operating systems. Opera versions prior to 9.23 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected host via specially-crafted Javascript. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site containing a specially-crafted Javascript, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the affected application.
* 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.opera.com/support/search/view/865/
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/922/
http://secunia.com/advisories/26477
* Platforms Affected:
Opera Software, Opera versions prior to 9.23
Any operating system Any version |
| Recommendation |
Upgrade to the latest version of Opera (9.23 or later), available from the Opera Web site at http://www.opera.com/download/ |
| Related URL |
CVE-2007-4367 (CVE) |
| Related URL |
25331 (SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
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