Opera Software Opera Web Browser Transfer Item Pop-up Menu Stack Overflow Vulnerability
05.23.07BACKGROUND
Opera is a cross-platform web browser. More information is available at http://www.opera.com/
DESCRIPTION
Remote exploitation of a stack-based buffer overflow in Opera Software ASA's Opera Web browser could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected host.
Opera 9.2 supports BitTorrent downloads. If a server sends the browser a specially crafted BitTorrent header, it can lead to a buffer overflow. The buffer overflow is triggered when the user right clicks on the item in the download pane.
ANALYSIS
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected host.
The attacker must convince the vulnerable user into clicking a link to a BitTorrent file. The victim must then subsequently right click on the entry within the download pane. The requirement to right-click is not considered to be a mitigating factor since it is natural for a user to attempt to do so when a transfer is not progressing.
DETECTION
iDefense has confirmed the existence of this vulnerability in the Opera version 9.2 for Windows. Previous versions may also be affected.
WORKAROUND
iDefense is not currently aware of a work around for this issue.
VENDOR RESPONSE
Version 9.21 of Opera has been released to address this issue. More information can be found at the following URL.
http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/860/
CVE INFORMATION
A Mitre Corp. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) number has not been assigned yet.
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
05/08/2007 Initial vendor notification
05/08/2007 Initial vendor response
05/23/2007 Coordinated public disclosure
CREDIT
This vulnerability was reported to iDefense by enhalos.
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