CVE-2013-1638 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into viewing crafted SVG documents in Opera browsers.
- 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-2013-1638?
CVE-2013-1638 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser, published on 8 Feb 2013. 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 12.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted clipPaths in an SVG document.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1638?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opera Opera Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1638?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1638 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2013-1638 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-1638 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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-cwh9-fc6c-2w9p.