CVE-2008-5679 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 19 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted web pages exploiting heap corruption in the Opera browser's HTML parsing engine.

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-2008-5679?

CVE-2008-5679 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Dec 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

The HTML parsing engine in Opera before 9.63 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted web pages that trigger an invalid pointer calculation and heap corruption.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5679?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opera Opera.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5679?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5679 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-2008-5679 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5679 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3h9g-97xj-j9fj.