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HTTP.Content.Length.Header.Buffer.Overflow

Release Date

Mar 18, 2010

Severity

high

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Description

This indicates an attack attempt against an integer overflow vulnerability in
Opera Web Browser.

The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles
a malicious header property. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted web request.

Affected Products

Opera Web Browser 10.50 and older versions

Recommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version.

Coverage

IPS
VCM

Reference/s

http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2010/0529 (FrSIRT)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38519 (BugTraq)
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11622

Reference: VID-18266