Memory Allocation Vulnerability in Opera Browser
CVE-2012-6470

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Opera
Status
Opera Browser
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 January 2013

Summary

The Opera browser versions prior to 12.12 contain a vulnerability related to memory allocation for GIF images. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers through the use of specially crafted images. The malformed images can lead to arbitrary code execution or trigger a denial of service due to memory overwrite, compromising user security.

References

http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/1038/
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http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/unified/1212/
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EPSS Score

36% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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