CVE-2012-6468 json
Heap-based buffer overflow in Opera before 12.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory cor…
published 2013-01-02 13 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-6321
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.1%
- EPSS 4.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 90%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Opera before 12.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a long HTTP response.
Exploit prediction
4.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
opera.com
/support/kb/view/1036/
vendor-advisory
- opera.com /docs/changelogs/unified/1211/
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/56594
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-6468
- NVD CVE-2012-6468
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