CVE-2008-1761 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 12 Apr 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via a crafted newsfeed source in Opera browsers.

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-2008-1761?

CVE-2008-1761 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Apr 2008. 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 9.27 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted newsfeed source, which triggers an invalid memory access.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1761?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opera Opera.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1761?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1761 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-1761 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1761 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9cc2-8q4w-r852.