Opera < 9.22 Torrent File Overflow

high Log Correlation Engine Plugin ID 800818

Synopsis

The remote host contains a web browser that is prone to a buffer overflow attack.

Description

The version of Opera installed on the remote host reportedly contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be triggered by a malicious Torrent file. Successful exploitation requires that a user browse to a malicious URI and is enticed into opening a malformed torrent file. Successful exploitation may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code subject to the privileges of the user.

Solution

Upgrade to version 9.22 or higher.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 800818

Family: Web Clients

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-3929

BID: 24970

Detections

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