CVE-2007-6524 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can obtain sensitive memory contents via a crafted BMP file in Opera, requiring user interaction to view the malicious HTML document.

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-2007-6524?

CVE-2007-6524 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser, published on 24 Dec 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

Opera before 9.25 allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive memory contents via a crafted bitmap (BMP) file, as demonstrated using a CANVAS element and JavaScript in an HTML document for copying these contents from 9.50 beta, a related issue to CVE-2008-0420.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6524?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opera Opera Browser.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6524?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6524 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2007-6524 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6524 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Opera Opera Browser vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3m39-96f9-rqqr.

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