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Opera Browser Favicon Displaying Address Bar Spoofing Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA11762
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Release Date:
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2004-06-03
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Last Update:
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2004-06-17
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Popularity:
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49,507 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Spoofing
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Opera 7.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2004-0537
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Description:
GreyMagic has discovered a vulnerability in the Opera browser, which can be exploited by malicious people to fake (spoof) information displayed in various bars.
The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the displaying of favicons in the address bar, page bar, and page/window cycler.
The vulnerability has been confirmed in version 7.50. Prior versions are reportedly also affected.
Solution:
Update to version 7.51.
http://www.opera.com/download/
Provided and/or discovered by:
GreyMagic
Changelog:
2004-06-03: Added link to original GreyMagic advisory.
2004-06-17: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
Vendor Changelog:
http://www.opera.com/windows/changelogs/751/
GreyMagic:
http://www.greymagic.com/security/advisories/gm007-op/
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