CVE-2012-3561 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted URL strings in 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-2012-3561?
CVE-2012-3561 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser, published on 14 Jun 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 11.64 does not properly allocate memory for URL strings, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted string.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3561?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opera Opera Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3561?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3561 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-2012-3561 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3561 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-2011-4683 Unspecified vulnerability in Opera before 11.60 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to a "moderately severe issue."
- CVE-2011-4684 Security feature bypass in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gfxh-8p3h-pfhj.