CVE-2009-3831 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the browser via a crafted domain name, requiring user interaction to visit the malicious site.
- 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-2009-3831?
CVE-2009-3831 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser, published on 30 Oct 2009. 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 10.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted domain name.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3831?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opera Opera Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3831?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3831 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-2009-3831 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3831 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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-77jw-f92x-2p9r.