CVE-2008-5178 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 20 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a long file:// URI in Opera browser, requiring user interaction to trigger the heap overflow.

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-2008-5178?

CVE-2008-5178 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Nov 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in Opera 9.62 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file:// URI. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2008-5680.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5178?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opera Opera.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5178?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5178 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-2008-5178 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5178 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pmv4-h8p5-cgxp.