| VID |
28792 |
| Severity |
30 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
A version of Opera web browser which is older than version 10.01 has been installed on the host. Opera is a Web browser, developed by Opera Software, for multiple operating systems. Opera versions prior to 10.01 are vulnerable to multiple vulnerabilities.
- Specially crafted domain names can cause a memory corruption in Opera, which may lead to a crash or possibly remote code execution. (938)
- Opera may allow scripts to run on the feed subscription page, thereby gaining access to the feeds object. (939)
- In some cases, a Web font intended to be used for page content could be incorrectly used by Opera to render parts of the user interface, including the address field. (940)
* 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/kb/view/938/
http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/939/
http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/940/
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/1001/
* Platforms Affected:
Opera Software, Opera versions prior to 10.01 |
| Recommendation |
Upgrade to the latest version of Opera (10.01 or later), available from the Opera Web site at http://www.opera.com/download/ |
| Related URL |
(CVE) |
| Related URL |
36418,36850 (SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
(ISS) |
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