CVE-2009-3048: Input Validation

Published Sep 2, 2009
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Updated

Opera before 10.00 on Linux, Solaris, and FreeBSD does not properly implement the "INPUT TYPE=file" functionality, which allows remote attackers to trick a user into uploading an unintended file via vectors involving a "dropped file."

Affected Software

123 affected components
Opera Opera Browser<=10.00
Opera Opera Browser=1.00
Opera Opera Browser=2.00
Opera Opera Browser=2.10
Opera Opera Browser=2.10-beta1
Opera Opera Browser=2.10-beta2
Opera Opera Browser=2.10-beta3
Opera Opera Browser=2.12
Opera Opera Browser=3.00
Opera Opera Browser=3.00-beta
Opera Opera Browser=3.10
Opera Opera Browser=3.21
Opera Opera Browser=3.50
Opera Opera Browser=3.51
Opera Opera Browser=3.60
Opera Opera Browser=3.61
Opera Opera Browser=3.62
Opera Opera Browser=3.62-beta
Opera Opera Browser=4.00
Opera Opera Browser=4.00-beta2
Opera Opera Browser=4.00-beta3
Opera Opera Browser=4.00-beta4
Opera Opera Browser=4.00-beta5
Opera Opera Browser=4.00-beta6
Opera Opera Browser=4.01
Opera Opera Browser=4.02
Opera Opera Browser=5.0
Opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta2
Opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta3
Opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta4
Opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta5
Opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta6
Opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta7
Opera Opera Browser=5.0-beta8
Opera Opera Browser=5.02
Opera Opera Browser=5.10
Opera Opera Browser=5.11
Opera Opera Browser=5.12
Opera Opera Browser=6.0
Opera Opera Browser=6.0-beta1
Opera Opera Browser=6.0-beta2
Opera Opera Browser=6.0-tp1
Opera Opera Browser=6.0-tp2
Opera Opera Browser=6.0-tp3
Opera Opera Browser=6.1
Opera Opera Browser=6.01
Opera Opera Browser=6.1-beta1
Opera Opera Browser=6.02
Opera Opera Browser=6.03
Opera Opera Browser=6.04
Opera Opera Browser=6.05
Opera Opera Browser=6.06
Opera Opera Browser=6.11
Opera Opera Browser=6.12
Opera Opera Browser=7.0
Opera Opera Browser=7.0-beta1
Opera Opera Browser=7.0-beta1_v2
Opera Opera Browser=7.0-beta2
Opera Opera Browser=7.01
Opera Opera Browser=7.02
Opera Opera Browser=7.03
Opera Opera Browser=7.10
Opera Opera Browser=7.10-beta1
Opera Opera Browser=7.11
Opera Opera Browser=7.11-beta2
Opera Opera Browser=7.20
Opera Opera Browser=7.20-beta7
Opera Opera Browser=7.21
Opera Opera Browser=7.22
Opera Opera Browser=7.23
Opera Opera Browser=7.50
Opera Opera Browser=7.50-beta1
Opera Opera Browser=7.51
Opera Opera Browser=7.52
Opera Opera Browser=7.53
Opera Opera Browser=7.54
Opera Opera Browser=7.54-update1
Opera Opera Browser=7.54-update2
Opera Opera Browser=7.60
Opera Opera Browser=8.0
Opera Opera Browser=8.0-beta1
Opera Opera Browser=8.0-beta2
Opera Opera Browser=8.0-beta3
Opera Opera Browser=8.01
Opera Opera Browser=8.02
Opera Opera Browser=8.50
Opera Opera Browser=8.51
Opera Opera Browser=8.52
Opera Opera Browser=8.53
Opera Opera Browser=8.54
Opera Opera Browser=9.0
Opera Opera Browser=9.0-beta1
Opera Opera Browser=9.0-beta2
Opera Opera Browser=9.01
Opera Opera Browser=9.02
Opera Opera Browser=9.10
Opera Opera Browser=9.12
Opera Opera Browser=9.20
Opera Opera Browser=9.20-beta1
Opera Opera Browser=9.21
Opera Opera Browser=9.22
Opera Opera Browser=9.23
Opera Opera Browser=9.24
Opera Opera Browser=9.25
Opera Opera Browser=9.26
Opera Opera Browser=9.27
Opera Opera Browser=9.50
Opera Opera Browser=9.50-beta1
Opera Opera Browser=9.50-beta2
Opera Opera Browser=9.51
Opera Opera Browser=9.52
Opera Opera Browser=9.60
Opera Opera Browser=9.60-beta1
Opera Opera Browser=9.61
Opera Opera Browser=9.62
Opera Opera Browser=9.63
Opera Opera Browser=9.64
Opera Opera Browser=10.00-alpha
Opera Opera Browser=10.00-beta1
Opera Opera Browser=10.00-beta2
Conectiva Linux
FreeBSD FreeBSD
Sun Solaris

Event History

Sep 2, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
05:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3048?

CVE-2009-3048 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that affects multiple versions of the Opera browser.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3048?

To fix CVE-2009-3048, users should update their Opera browser to the latest version available.

3

What does CVE-2009-3048 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2009-3048 allows attackers to trick users into uploading unintended files through the browser's file input functionality.

4

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2009-3048?

CVE-2009-3048 affects Opera versions prior to 10.00 on Linux, Solaris, and FreeBSD systems.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2009-3048?

Yes, a patch is available and applying it involves upgrading to Opera version 10.00 or later.

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