CVE-2008-4694 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can cause application crashes or execute arbitrary code in Opera browsers via crafted URL redirects, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2008-4694?
CVE-2008-4694 is a critical vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser, published on 23 Oct 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 9.60 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a redirect that specifies a crafted URL.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4694?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opera Opera Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4694?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4694 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-4694 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4694 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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-qgqr-xgpp-pcg3.