| VID |
28714 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
A version of Opera web browser which is older than version 9.24 has been installed on the host. Opera is a Web browser, developed by Opera Software, for multiple operating systems. Opera versions prior to 9.24 are vulnerable to multiple vulnerabilities, which could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, disclose sensitive information, or execute arbitrary commands and scripting code. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web page.
* 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/866/
http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/867/
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/924/
http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2007/3529
http://secunia.com/advisories/27277
* Platforms Affected:
Opera Software, Opera versions prior to 9.24
Any operating system Any version |
| Recommendation |
Upgrade to the latest version of Opera (9.24 or later), available from the Opera Web site at http://www.opera.com/download/ |
| Related URL |
CVE-2007-5540,CVE-2007-5541 (CVE) |
| Related URL |
26100,26102 (SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
37271 (ISS) |
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