CVE-2012-1925 Other in n/a
Attackers can trick users into executing arbitrary files by hiding download dialogs behind other windows in the Opera browser.
- 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-2012-1925?
CVE-2012-1925 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser, published on 28 Mar 2012. 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 11.62 does not ensure that a dialog window is placed on top of content windows, which makes it easier for user-assisted remote attackers to trick users into downloading and executing arbitrary files via a download dialog located under other windows.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1925?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opera Opera Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1925?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1925 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-1925 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1925 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-wcwh-rj3j-6wg8.