Vulnerabilities > CVE-2008-5178 - Buffer Errors vulnerability in Opera 9.62

047910
CVSS 9.3 - CRITICAL
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE
Integrity impact
COMPLETE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
network
opera
microsoft
CWE-119
critical
nessus
exploit available

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in Opera 9.62 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file:// URI. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2008-5680.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Opera
1
OS
Microsoft
1

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables
    This attack pattern involves causing a buffer overflow through manipulation of environment variables. Once the attacker finds that they can modify an environment variable, they may try to overflow associated buffers. This attack leverages implicit trust often placed in environment variables.
  • Overflow Buffers
    Buffer Overflow attacks target improper or missing bounds checking on buffer operations, typically triggered by input injected by an attacker. As a consequence, an attacker is able to write past the boundaries of allocated buffer regions in memory, causing a program crash or potentially redirection of execution as per the attackers' choice.
  • Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow
    This type of attack exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in targeted client software through injection of malicious content from a custom-built hostile service.
  • Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow
    In this attack, the idea is to cause an active filter to fail by causing an oversized transaction. An attacker may try to feed overly long input strings to the program in an attempt to overwhelm the filter (by causing a buffer overflow) and hoping that the filter does not fail securely (i.e. the user input is let into the system unfiltered).
  • MIME Conversion
    An attacker exploits a weakness in the MIME conversion routine to cause a buffer overflow and gain control over the mail server machine. The MIME system is designed to allow various different information formats to be interpreted and sent via e-mail. Attack points exist when data are converted to MIME compatible format and back.

Exploit-Db

descriptionOpera 9.62 file:// Local Heap Overflow Exploit. CVE-2008-5178,CVE-2008-5680. Local exploit for windows platform
fileexploits/windows/local/7135.html
idEDB-ID:7135
last seen2016-02-01
modified2008-11-17
platformwindows
port
published2008-11-17
reporterGuido Landi
sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/7135/
titleOpera 9.62 file:// Local Heap Overflow Exploit
typelocal

Nessus

  • NASL familyGentoo Local Security Checks
    NASL idGENTOO_GLSA-200903-30.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200903-30 (Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities) Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in Opera: Vitaly McLain reported a heap-based buffer overflow when processing host names in file:// URLs (CVE-2008-5178). Alexios Fakos reported a vulnerability in the HTML parsing engine when processing web pages that trigger an invalid pointer calculation and heap corruption (CVE-2008-5679). Red XIII reported that certain text-area contents can be manipulated to cause a buffer overlow (CVE-2008-5680). David Bloom discovered that unspecified
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id35943
    published2009-03-17
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2009-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/35943
    titleGLSA-200903-30 : Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities
    code
    #%NASL_MIN_LEVEL 80502
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    # The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were
    # extracted from Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200903-30.
    #
    # The advisory text is Copyright (C) 2001-2016 Gentoo Foundation, Inc.
    # and licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike 
    # license. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(35943);
      script_version("1.15");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/08/02 13:32:45");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2008-5178", "CVE-2008-5679", "CVE-2008-5680", "CVE-2008-5681", "CVE-2008-5682", "CVE-2008-5683", "CVE-2009-0914");
      script_xref(name:"GLSA", value:"200903-30");
    
      script_name(english:"GLSA-200903-30 : Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities");
      script_summary(english:"Checks for updated package(s) in /var/db/pkg");
    
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"synopsis", 
        value:
    "The remote Gentoo host is missing one or more security-related
    patches."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"description", 
        value:
    "The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200903-30
    (Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities)
    
        Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in Opera:
        Vitaly McLain reported a heap-based buffer overflow when processing
        host names in file:// URLs (CVE-2008-5178).
        Alexios Fakos reported a vulnerability in the HTML parsing engine
        when processing web pages that trigger an invalid pointer calculation
        and heap corruption (CVE-2008-5679).
        Red XIII reported that certain text-area contents can be
        manipulated to cause a buffer overlow (CVE-2008-5680).
        David Bloom discovered that unspecified 'scripted URLs' are not
        blocked during the feed preview (CVE-2008-5681).
        Robert Swiecki of the Google Security Team reported a Cross-site
        scripting vulnerability (CVE-2008-5682).
        An unspecified vulnerability reveals random data
        (CVE-2008-5683).
        Tavis Ormandy of the Google Security Team reported a vulnerability
        when processing JPEG images that may corrupt memory
        (CVE-2009-0914).
      
    Impact :
    
        A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted JPEG
        image to cause a Denial of Service or execute arbitrary code, to
        process an overly long file:// URL or to open a specially crafted web
        page to execute arbitrary code. He could also read existing
        subscriptions and force subscriptions to arbitrary feed URLs, as well
        as inject arbitrary web script or HTML via built-in XSLT templates.
      
    Workaround :
    
        There is no known workaround at this time."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200903-30"
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"solution", 
        value:
    "All Opera users should upgrade to the latest version:
        # emerge --sync
        # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=www-client/opera-9.64'"
      );
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:'D2ExploitPack');
      script_cwe_id(79, 119, 200, 399);
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:opera");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:gentoo:linux");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2009/03/16");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2009/03/17");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2009-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
      script_family(english:"Gentoo Local Security Checks");
    
      script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
      script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/Gentoo/release", "Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("qpkg.inc");
    
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/release")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Gentoo");
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);
    
    
    flag = 0;
    
    if (qpkg_check(package:"www-client/opera", unaffected:make_list("ge 9.64"), vulnerable:make_list("lt 9.64"))) flag++;
    
    if (flag)
    {
      if (report_verbosity > 0) security_hole(port:0, extra:qpkg_report_get());
      else security_hole(0);
      exit(0);
    }
    else
    {
      tested = qpkg_tests_get();
      if (tested) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_AFFECTED, tested);
      else audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_INSTALLED, "Opera");
    }
    
  • NASL familyFreeBSD Local Security Checks
    NASL idFREEBSD_PKG_225BC349CE1011DDA7210030843D3802.NASL
    descriptionThe Opera Team reports : Manipulating certain text-area contents can cause a buffer overflow, which may be exploited to execute arbitrary code. Certain HTML constructs can cause the resulting DOM to change unexpectedly, which triggers a crash. To inject code, additional techniques will have to be employed. Exceptionally long host names in file: URLs can cause a buffer overflow, which may be exploited to execute arbitrary code. Remote Web pages cannot refer to file: URLs, so successful exploitation involves tricking users into manually opening the exploit URL, or a local file that refers to it. When Opera is previewing a news feed, some scripted URLs are not correctly blocked. These can execute scripts which are able to subscribe the user to any feed URL that the attacker chooses, and can also view the contents of any feeds that the user is subscribed to. These may contain sensitive information. Built-in XSLT templates incorrectly handle escaped content and can cause it to be treated as markup. If a site accepts content from untrusted users, which it then displays using XSLT as escaped strings, this can allow scripted markup to be injected. The scripts will then be executed in the security context of that site.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id35240
    published2008-12-21
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2008-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/35240
    titleFreeBSD : opera -- multiple vulnerabilities (225bc349-ce10-11dd-a721-0030843d3802)
    code
    #%NASL_MIN_LEVEL 80502
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    # The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were  
    # extracted from the FreeBSD VuXML database :
    #
    # Copyright 2003-2018 Jacques Vidrine and contributors
    #
    # Redistribution and use in source (VuXML) and 'compiled' forms (SGML,
    # HTML, PDF, PostScript, RTF and so forth) with or without modification,
    # are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
    # 1. Redistributions of source code (VuXML) must retain the above
    #    copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following
    #    disclaimer as the first lines of this file unmodified.
    # 2. Redistributions in compiled form (transformed to other DTDs,
    #    published online in any format, converted to PDF, PostScript,
    #    RTF and other formats) must reproduce the above copyright
    #    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer
    #    in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
    #    distribution.
    # 
    # THIS DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
    # AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
    # THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
    # PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS
    # BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY,
    # OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT
    # OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR
    # BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,
    # WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
    # OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS DOCUMENTATION,
    # EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(35240);
      script_version("1.14");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/08/02 13:32:39");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2008-5178");
      script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"32752");
    
      script_name(english:"FreeBSD : opera -- multiple vulnerabilities (225bc349-ce10-11dd-a721-0030843d3802)");
      script_summary(english:"Checks for updated packages in pkg_info output");
    
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"synopsis", 
        value:
    "The remote FreeBSD host is missing one or more security-related
    updates."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"description", 
        value:
    "The Opera Team reports :
    
    Manipulating certain text-area contents can cause a buffer overflow,
    which may be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
    
    Certain HTML constructs can cause the resulting DOM to change
    unexpectedly, which triggers a crash. To inject code, additional
    techniques will have to be employed.
    
    Exceptionally long host names in file: URLs can cause a buffer
    overflow, which may be exploited to execute arbitrary code. Remote Web
    pages cannot refer to file: URLs, so successful exploitation involves
    tricking users into manually opening the exploit URL, or a local file
    that refers to it.
    
    When Opera is previewing a news feed, some scripted URLs are not
    correctly blocked. These can execute scripts which are able to
    subscribe the user to any feed URL that the attacker chooses, and can
    also view the contents of any feeds that the user is subscribed to.
    These may contain sensitive information.
    
    Built-in XSLT templates incorrectly handle escaped content and can
    cause it to be treated as markup. If a site accepts content from
    untrusted users, which it then displays using XSLT as escaped strings,
    this can allow scripted markup to be injected. The scripts will then
    be executed in the security context of that site."
      );
      # http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/920/
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?ed400860"
      );
      # http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/921/
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?71f5e1a9"
      );
      # http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/922/
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?8cb3b592"
      );
      # http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/923/
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?185b4896"
      );
      # http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/924/
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?cdbb754c"
      );
      # https://vuxml.freebsd.org/freebsd/225bc349-ce10-11dd-a721-0030843d3802.html
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?64faa1d7"
      );
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:"Update the affected packages.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:'D2ExploitPack');
      script_cwe_id(119);
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:freebsd:freebsd:linux-opera");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:freebsd:freebsd:opera");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:freebsd:freebsd");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2008/11/18");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2008/12/19");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2008/12/21");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2008-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
      script_family(english:"FreeBSD Local Security Checks");
    
      script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
      script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/FreeBSD/release", "Host/FreeBSD/pkg_info");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("freebsd_package.inc");
    
    
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/FreeBSD/release")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "FreeBSD");
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/FreeBSD/pkg_info")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);
    
    
    flag = 0;
    
    if (pkg_test(save_report:TRUE, pkg:"opera<9.63")) flag++;
    if (pkg_test(save_report:TRUE, pkg:"linux-opera<9.63")) flag++;
    
    if (flag)
    {
      if (report_verbosity > 0) security_hole(port:0, extra:pkg_report_get());
      else security_hole(0);
      exit(0);
    }
    else audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, "affected");
    
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idOPERA_963.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Opera installed on the remote host is earlier than 9.63 and thus reportedly affected by several issues : - It may be possible to execute arbitrary code on the remote system by manipulating certain text-area contents. (920) - It may be possible to crash the remote browser using certain HTML constructs or inject code under certain conditions. (921) - It may be possible to trigger a buffer overflow, and potentially execute arbitrary code, by tricking an user to click on a URL that contains exceptionally long host names. (922) - While previewing news feeds, Opera does not correctly block certain scripted URLs. Such scripts, if not blocked, may be able to subscribe a user to other arbitrary feeds and view contents of the feeds to which the user is currently subscribed. (923) - By displaying content using XSLT as escaped strings, it may be possible for a website to inject scripted markup. (924) - SSL server certificates are not properly validated due to an unspecified error. (CVE-2012-1251)
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id35185
    published2008-12-16
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2008-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/35185
    titleOpera < 9.63 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(35185);
      script_version("1.14");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2008-5178", "CVE-2012-1251");
      script_bugtraq_id(32323, 32864, 32891);
    
      script_name(english:"Opera < 9.63 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
      script_summary(english:"Checks version number of Opera");
    
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "The remote host contains a web browser that is affected by several
    issues." );
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The version of Opera installed on the remote host is earlier than 9.63
    and thus reportedly affected by several issues :
    
      - It may be possible to execute arbitrary code on the
        remote system by manipulating certain text-area 
        contents. (920)
    
      - It may be possible to crash the remote browser using 
        certain HTML constructs or inject code under certain 
        conditions. (921)
    
      - It may be possible to trigger a buffer overflow, and
        potentially execute arbitrary code, by tricking an 
        user to click on a URL that contains exceptionally 
        long host names. (922)
    
      - While previewing news feeds, Opera does not correctly
        block certain scripted URLs. Such scripts, if not 
        blocked, may be able to subscribe a user to other 
        arbitrary feeds and view contents of the feeds to which
        the user is currently subscribed. (923)
    
      - By displaying content using XSLT as escaped strings, it 
        may be possible for a website to inject scripted
        markup. (924)
    
      - SSL server certificates are not properly validated due
        to an unspecified error. (CVE-2012-1251)" );
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://web.archive.org/web/20130225211806/http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/920/" );
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://web.archive.org/web/20130225215248/http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/921/" );
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://web.archive.org/web/20130225211810/http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/922/" );
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://web.archive.org/web/20130225215251/http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/923/" );
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://web.archive.org/web/20130225221045/http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/924/" );
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://web.archive.org/web/20170812134941/http://www.opera.com:80/docs/changelogs/windows/963/" );
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN39707339/index.html");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Upgrade to Opera 9.63 or later." );
     script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
     script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:'D2ExploitPack');
     script_cwe_id(119);
    
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value: "2008/12/16");
     script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/15 20:50:28");
    script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
    script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:opera:opera_browser");
    script_end_attributes();
    
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"Windows");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2008-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
    
      script_dependencies("opera_installed.nasl");
      script_require_keys("SMB/Opera/Version");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    
    include("global_settings.inc");
    
    version_ui = get_kb_item("SMB/Opera/Version_UI");
    version = get_kb_item("SMB/Opera/Version");
    if (isnull(version)) exit(0);
    
    ver = split(version, sep:'.', keep:FALSE);
    for (i=0; i<max_index(ver); i++)
      ver[i] = int(ver[i]);
    
    if (
      ver[0] < 9 ||
      (
        ver[0] == 9 &&
        (
          ver[1]  < 63
        )
      )
    )
    {
      if (report_verbosity && version_ui)
      {
        report = string(
          "\n",
          "Opera ", version_ui, " is currently installed on the remote host.\n"
        );
        security_hole(port:get_kb_item("SMB/transport"), extra:report);
      }
      else security_hole(get_kb_item("SMB/transport"));
    }
    

Saint

bid32323
descriptionOpera file URI buffer overflow
idweb_client_opera9
osvdb49882
titleopera_file_uri
typeclient