VID |
28820 |
Severity |
40 |
Port |
139,445 |
Protocol |
TCP |
Class |
SMB |
Detailed Description |
A version of Opera web browser which is older than version 10.61 has been installed on the host. Opera is a Web browser, developed by Opera Software, for multiple operating systems. Opera versions prior to 10.61 are vulnerable to multiple vulnerabilities.
- A heap overflow when performing painting operations on an HTML5 canvas can result in execution of arbitrary code. (966)
- An issue with tab focus is open to an attack where it is used to obscure a download dialog that is in another tab. The user can be tricked into clicking on buttons in the dialog, resulting in the downloaded file being executed. (967)
- Certain types of content concerning the news feed preview do not have their scripts removed properly, possibly resulting in subscription of feeds without the user's consent. (968)
- Loading an animated PNG image may cause high CPU usage with no response from the browser. (CVE-2010-3021)
* 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/docs/changelogs/windows/1061/ http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/966/ http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/967/ http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/968/
* Platforms Affected: Opera Software, Opera versions prior to 10.61 |
Recommendation |
Upgrade to the latest version of Opera (10.61 or later), available from the Opera Web site at http://www.opera.com/download/ |
Related URL |
CVE-2010-2576,CVE-2010-3019,CVE-2010-3020,CVE-2010-3021 (CVE) |
Related URL |
42407 (SecurityFocus) |
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