CVE-2007-0127 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in Opera browsers by exploiting improper validation in SVG JavaScript handling, requiring user interaction to visit a malicious page.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2007-0127?

CVE-2007-0127 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser, published on 9 Jan 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The Javascript SVG support in Opera before 9.10 does not properly validate object types in a createSVGTransformFromMatrix request, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via JavaScript code that uses an invalid object in this request that causes a controlled pointer to be referenced during the virtual function call.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0127?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opera Opera Browser.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0127?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0127 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2007-0127 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0127 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Opera Opera Browser vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2jc3-9523-wwmj.

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