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>> Opera JavaScript Code Handling Invalid Pointer Code Execution Vulnerability
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A vulnerability has been identified in Opera, which could be exploited by remote attackers to take complete control of an affected system. This issue is caused by an error when parsing specially crafted JavaScript data resulting in a virtual function call on an invalid pointer, which could be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted web page.
Affected Products
Opera versions prior to 9.23
Solution
Upgrade to Opera version 9.23 :
http://www.opera.com/download/
References
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2904
http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/865/
Credits
Vulnerability reported by the vendor.
ChangeLog
2007-08-16 : Initial release
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