Vulnerabilities > CVE-2012-1924 - Code Injection vulnerability in Opera Browser

047910
CVSS 6.8 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
PARTIAL
Integrity impact
PARTIAL
Availability impact
PARTIAL
network
opera
CWE-94
nessus
NVD
Published: 2012-03-28
Updated: 2018-01-05

Summary

Opera before 11.62 allows user-assisted remote attackers to trick users into downloading and executing arbitrary files via a small window for the download dialog.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Opera
160

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files, when the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high. The attack can be directed at a client system, such as causing buffer overrun through loading seemingly benign image files, as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-028 where specially crafted JPEG files could cause a buffer overrun once loaded into the browser. Another example targets clients reading pdf files. In this case the attacker simply appends javascript to the end of a legitimate url for a pdf (http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/danger-danger-danger/) http://path/to/pdf/file.pdf#whatever_name_you_want=javascript:your_code_here The client assumes that they are reading a pdf, but the attacker has modified the resource and loaded executable javascript into the client's browser process. The attack can also target server processes. The attacker edits the resource or configuration file, for example a web.xml file used to configure security permissions for a J2EE app server, adding role name "public" grants all users with the public role the ability to use the administration functionality. The server trusts its configuration file to be correct, but when they are manipulated, the attacker gains full control.
  • Manipulating User-Controlled Variables
    This attack targets user controlled variables (DEBUG=1, PHP Globals, and So Forth). An attacker can override environment variables leveraging user-supplied, untrusted query variables directly used on the application server without any data sanitization. In extreme cases, the attacker can change variables controlling the business logic of the application. For instance, in languages like PHP, a number of poorly set default configurations may allow the user to override variables.

Nessus

  • NASL familyGentoo Local Security Checks
    NASL idGENTOO_GLSA-201206-03.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201206-03 (Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Opera. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Impact : A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted web page, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition. A remote attacker may be able to: trick users into downloading and executing arbitrary files, bypass intended access restrictions, spoof trusted content, spoof URLs, bypass the Same Origin Policy, obtain sensitive information, force subscriptions to arbitrary feeds, bypass the popup blocker, bypass CSS filtering, conduct cross-site scripting attacks, or have other unknown impact. A local attacker could perform symlink attacks to overwrite arbitrary files with the privileges of the user running the application or possibly obtain sensitive information. A physically proximate attacker may be able to access an email account. Workaround : There is no known workaround at this time.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id59631
    published2012-06-21
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2012-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/59631
    titleGLSA-201206-03 : Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were
# extracted from Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201206-03.
#
# The advisory text is Copyright (C) 2001-2019 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(59631);
  script_version("1.7");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/10/16 10:34:21");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2009-1234", "CVE-2009-2059", "CVE-2009-2063", "CVE-2009-2067", "CVE-2009-2070", "CVE-2009-3013", "CVE-2009-3044", "CVE-2009-3045", "CVE-2009-3046", "CVE-2009-3047", "CVE-2009-3048", "CVE-2009-3049", "CVE-2009-3831", "CVE-2009-4071", "CVE-2009-4072", "CVE-2010-0653", "CVE-2010-1349", "CVE-2010-1989", "CVE-2010-1993", "CVE-2010-2121", "CVE-2010-2421", "CVE-2010-2455", "CVE-2010-2576", "CVE-2010-2658", "CVE-2010-2659", "CVE-2010-2660", "CVE-2010-2661", "CVE-2010-2662", "CVE-2010-2663", "CVE-2010-2664", "CVE-2010-2665", "CVE-2010-3019", "CVE-2010-3020", "CVE-2010-3021", "CVE-2010-4579", "CVE-2010-4580", "CVE-2010-4581", "CVE-2010-4582", "CVE-2010-4583", "CVE-2010-4584", "CVE-2010-4585", "CVE-2010-4586", "CVE-2011-0681", "CVE-2011-0682", "CVE-2011-0683", "CVE-2011-0684", "CVE-2011-0685", "CVE-2011-0686", "CVE-2011-0687", "CVE-2011-1337", "CVE-2011-1824", "CVE-2011-2609", "CVE-2011-2610", "CVE-2011-2611", "CVE-2011-2612", "CVE-2011-2613", "CVE-2011-2614", "CVE-2011-2615", "CVE-2011-2616", "CVE-2011-2617", "CVE-2011-2618", "CVE-2011-2619", "CVE-2011-2620", "CVE-2011-2621", "CVE-2011-2622", "CVE-2011-2623", "CVE-2011-2624", "CVE-2011-2625", "CVE-2011-2626", "CVE-2011-2627", "CVE-2011-2628", "CVE-2011-2629", "CVE-2011-2630", "CVE-2011-2631", "CVE-2011-2632", "CVE-2011-2633", "CVE-2011-2634", "CVE-2011-2635", "CVE-2011-2636", "CVE-2011-2637", "CVE-2011-2638", "CVE-2011-2639", "CVE-2011-2640", "CVE-2011-2641", "CVE-2011-3388", "CVE-2011-4065", "CVE-2011-4681", "CVE-2011-4682", "CVE-2011-4683", "CVE-2012-1924", "CVE-2012-1925", "CVE-2012-1926", "CVE-2012-1927", "CVE-2012-1928", "CVE-2012-1930", "CVE-2012-1931", "CVE-2012-3555", "CVE-2012-3556", "CVE-2012-3557", "CVE-2012-3558", "CVE-2012-3560", "CVE-2012-3561");
  script_xref(name:"GLSA", value:"201206-03");

  script_name(english:"GLSA-201206-03 : 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-201206-03
(Opera: Multiple vulnerabilities)

    Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Opera. Please review
      the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
  
Impact :

    A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted web
      page, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the
      privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition. A remote
      attacker may be able to: trick users into downloading and executing
      arbitrary files, bypass intended access restrictions, spoof trusted
      content, spoof URLs, bypass the Same Origin Policy, obtain sensitive
      information, force subscriptions to arbitrary feeds, bypass the popup
      blocker, bypass CSS filtering, conduct cross-site scripting attacks, or
      have other unknown impact.
    A local attacker could perform symlink attacks to overwrite arbitrary
      files with the privileges of the user running the application or possibly
      obtain sensitive information.
    A physically proximate attacker may be able to access an email account.
  
Workaround :

    There is no known workaround at this time."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201206-03"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"solution", 
    value:
"All Opera users should upgrade to the latest version:
      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=www-client/opera-12.00.1467'"
  );
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/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:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");
  script_cwe_id(16, 20, 79, 94, 264, 287, 310);

  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:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2009/04/02");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2012/06/15");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2012/06/21");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"generated_plugin", value:"current");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2012-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
  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 12.00.1467"), vulnerable:make_list("lt 12.00.1467"))) 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 familyWindows
    NASL idOPERA_1162.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Opera installed on the remote Windows host is earlier than 11.62 and is, therefore, potentially affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - The download dialog box can be displayed in a very small window thus, tricking a user into not realizing it is open. Certain keyboard entries after this can allow a user to take unintended actions. (Issue #1010) - The download dialog box can be hidden behind certain page content thus, tricking a user into not realizing it is open. Certain user actions after this can allow a user to take unintended actions. (Issue #1011) - Improper restrictions after the use of
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id58583
    published2012-04-03
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2012-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/58583
    titleOpera < 11.62 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(58583);
  script_version("1.4");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/15 20:50:27");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2012-1924",
    "CVE-2012-1925",
    "CVE-2012-1926",
    "CVE-2012-1927",
    "CVE-2012-1928"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(52731);

  script_name(english:"Opera < 11.62 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 potentially affected
by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Opera installed on the remote Windows host is earlier
than 11.62 and is, therefore, potentially affected by multiple
vulnerabilities :

  - The download dialog box can be displayed in a very
    small window thus, tricking a user into not realizing
    it is open. Certain keyboard entries after this can
    allow a user to take unintended actions. (Issue #1010)

  - The download dialog box can be hidden behind certain
    page content thus, tricking a user into not realizing
    it is open. Certain user actions after this can allow
    a user to take unintended actions. (Issue #1011)

  - Improper restrictions after the use of
    'history.pushState' and 'history.replaceState' can
    allow information disclosure of state data when cross-
    domain frames are in use. (Issue #1012)

  - Dialog boxes can cause the application to display an
    incorrect address in the URL bar. (Issue #1013)

  - Certain webpage reloading timing issues can cause the
    application to display incorrect information in the URL
    bar. (Issue #1014)");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://web.archive.org/web/20130223103426/http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/1010/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://web.archive.org/web/20130223103429/http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/1011/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://web.archive.org/web/20130223103433/http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/1012/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://web.archive.org/web/20130223103436/http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/1013/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://web.archive.org/web/20130223103440/http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/1014/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://web.archive.org/web/20170918191719/http://www.opera.com:80/docs/changelogs/windows/1162/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:"Upgrade to Opera 11.62 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2012/03/27");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2012/03/27");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2012/04/03");

  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) 2012-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("opera_installed.nasl");
  script_require_keys("SMB/Opera/Version");

  exit(0);
}

include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");

path = get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Opera/Path");
version = get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Opera/Version");
version_ui = get_kb_item("SMB/Opera/Version_UI");

if (isnull(version_ui)) version_report = version;
else version_report = version_ui; 

fixed_version = "11.62.1347.0";

# Check if we need to display full version info in case of Alpha/Beta/RC
major_minor = eregmatch(string:version, pattern:"^([0-9]+\.[0-9]+)");
if (major_minor[1] == "11.62")
{
  fixed_version_report = fixed_version;
  version_report = version;
}
else
  fixed_version_report = "11.62";

if (ver_compare(ver:version, fix:fixed_version) == -1)
{
  port = get_kb_item("SMB/transport");
  if (report_verbosity > 0)
  {
    report = 
      '\n  Path              : ' + path +
      '\n  Installed version : ' + version_report +
      '\n  Fixed version     : ' + fixed_version_report +
      '\n';
    security_warning(port:port, extra:report);
  }
  else security_warning(port);
  exit(0);
}
else exit(0, "The Opera "+version_report+" install under "+path+" is not affected.");
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idOPENSUSE-2012-270.NASL
    descriptionThe Opera web browser was updated to 11.62 fixing various bugs and security issues.
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2014-06-13
    plugin id74621
    published2014-06-13
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2014-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/74621
    titleopenSUSE Security Update : opera (openSUSE-SU-2012:0610-1)
    code
    #%NASL_MIN_LEVEL 80502
#
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were
# extracted from openSUSE Security Update openSUSE-2012-270.
#
# The text description of this plugin is (C) SUSE LLC.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(74621);
  script_version("1.6");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2020/06/04");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2012-1924", "CVE-2012-1925", "CVE-2012-1926", "CVE-2012-1927", "CVE-2012-1928", "CVE-2012-1929", "CVE-2012-1930", "CVE-2012-1931");

  script_name(english:"openSUSE Security Update : opera (openSUSE-SU-2012:0610-1)");
  script_summary(english:"Check for the openSUSE-2012-270 patch");

  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"synopsis", 
    value:"The remote openSUSE host is missing a security update."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"description", 
    value:
"The Opera web browser was updated to 11.62 fixing various bugs and
security issues."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=754687"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-05/msg00014.html"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"solution", 
    value:"Update the affected opera packages."
  );
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:novell:opensuse:opera");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:novell:opensuse:opera-gtk");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:novell:opensuse:opera-kde4");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:novell:opensuse:12.1");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2012/03/27");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2012/05/04");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2014/06/13");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"generated_plugin", value:"current");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2014-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
  script_family(english:"SuSE Local Security Checks");

  script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/SuSE/release", "Host/SuSE/rpm-list", "Host/cpu");

  exit(0);
}


include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("rpm.inc");

if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
release = get_kb_item("Host/SuSE/release");
if (isnull(release) || release =~ "^(SLED|SLES)") audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "openSUSE");
if (release !~ "^(SUSE12\.1)$") audit(AUDIT_OS_RELEASE_NOT, "openSUSE", "12.1", release);
if (!get_kb_item("Host/SuSE/rpm-list")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);

ourarch = get_kb_item("Host/cpu");
if (!ourarch) audit(AUDIT_UNKNOWN_ARCH);
if (ourarch !~ "^(i586|i686|x86_64)$") audit(AUDIT_ARCH_NOT, "i586 / i686 / x86_64", ourarch);

flag = 0;

if ( rpm_check(release:"SUSE12.1", reference:"opera-11.62-9.1") ) flag++;
if ( rpm_check(release:"SUSE12.1", reference:"opera-gtk-11.62-9.1") ) flag++;
if ( rpm_check(release:"SUSE12.1", reference:"opera-kde4-11.62-9.1") ) flag++;

if (flag)
{
  if (report_verbosity > 0) security_warning(port:0, extra:rpm_report_get());
  else security_warning(0);
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  tested = pkg_tests_get();
  if (tested) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_AFFECTED, tested);
  else audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_INSTALLED, "opera");
}

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