#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
Opera
Software vendor:
Opera Software
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.
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.