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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Gentoo Local Security Checks >> [GLSA-200502-17] Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities Vulnerability Assessment Details
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[GLSA-200502-17] Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities |
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Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200502-17 (Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities) Opera contains several vulnerabilities: fails to properly validate Content-Type and filename. fails to properly validate date: URIs. uses kfmclient exec as the Default Application to handle downloaded files when integrated with KDE. fails to properly control frames. uses Sun Java packages insecurely. searches an insecure path for tests. Impact A possible hacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to: execute arbitrary code. load a malicious frame in the context of another browser session. leak information. Workaround There is no known workaround at this time. References: http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/754u1/ http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/754u2/ Solution: All Opera users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-www/opera-7.54-r3" Network Security Threat Level: Medium Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: (C) 2005 Michel Arboi |
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