CVE-2008-4695 Information disclosure in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 23 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can predict cached Java applet paths to execute them locally, causing information disclosure and potential code execution 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-2008-4695?

CVE-2008-4695 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, 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

Opera before 9.60 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and have unspecified other impact by predicting the cache pathname of a cached Java applet and then launching this applet from the cache, leading to applet execution within the local-machine context.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4695?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opera Opera.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4695?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4695 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-4695 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4695 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5c3p-jr5h-mqr3.