CVE-2008-4293 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 27 Sep 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can crash Opera or execute arbitrary code via protocol handler vectors when the browser is launched by other applications.

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-2008-4293?

CVE-2008-4293 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Sep 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

Unspecified vulnerability in Opera before 9.52 on Windows, when registered as a protocol handler, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors in which Opera is launched by other applications.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4293?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opera Opera.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4293?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4293 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-2008-4293 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4293 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6q28-5xfg-cr7c.