CVE-2008-3078 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can read uninitialized memory contents via JavaScript in Opera browsers, potentially exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2008-3078?
CVE-2008-3078 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser, published on 9 Jul 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 9.51 does not properly manage memory within functions supporting the CANVAS element, which allows remote attackers to read uninitialized memory contents by using JavaScript to read a canvas image.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3078?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opera Opera Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3078?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3078 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-3078 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3078 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Opera Opera Browser
- CVE-2013-3211 Unspecified vulnerability in Opera before 12.15 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to a "moderately severe issue."
- CVE-2012-4145 Other in n/a
- CVE-2012-3559 Other in n/a
- CVE-2012-3561 Memory corruption in n/a
- CVE-2011-4683 Unspecified vulnerability in Opera before 11.60 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to a "moderately severe issue."
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5hrf-r266-wmhh.