CVE-2011-2628 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via memory corruption in Opera browser FRAMESET handling during page unload.

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-2011-2628?

CVE-2011-2628 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser, published on 1 Jul 2011. 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 11.11 does not properly implement FRAMESET elements, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via vectors related to page unload.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2628?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opera Opera Browser.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2628?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2628 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-2011-2628 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-2628 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Opera Opera Browser vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xvgc-c4mc-v8qh.

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