#VU4204 Improper input validation in Opera - CVE-2012-6467

 

#VU4204 Improper input validation in Opera - CVE-2012-6467

Published: January 11, 2017 / Updated: March 13, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU4204
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2012-6467
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Opera
Software vendor:
Opera Software

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform phishing attacks.
 
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing Internet shortcuts, referenced by IMG or other inline elements. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and perform a phishing attack.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.

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