January 2007
iDefense Security Advisories 01.05.07
ID: 00019
Ref: 17/2007
Date: 08 January 2007:16:07:27
Version: 1
Title: iDefense Security Advisories 01.05.07
Abstract: Opera Software Opera Web Browser JPG Image DHT Marker Heap Corruption Vulnerability Opera Software Opera Web Browser createSVGTransformFromMatrix Object Typecasting Vulnerability
Vendors affected: Opera
Operating systems affected: Opera
Applications affected: Opera
Opera Software Opera Web Browser JPG Image DHT Marker Heap Corruption Vulnerability
iDefense Security Advisory 01.05.07
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/
Jan 05, 2007
I. BACKGROUND
Opera is a cross-platform web browser. More information is available at http://www.opera.com/
II. DESCRIPTION
Remote exploitation of a heap overflow in Opera Software ASA's Opera Web browser could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the security context of the current user.
The vulnerability specifically exists due to Opera improperly processing a JPEG DHT marker. The DHT marker is used to define a Huffman Table which is used for decoding the image data. An invalid number of index bytes in the DHT marker will trigger a heap overflow with partially user controlled data.
III. ANALYSIS
Exploitation of this vulnerability would allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected host. The attacker would first need to construct a website containing the malicious image and trick the vulnerable user into visiting the site. This would trigger the vulnerability and allow the code to execute with the privileges of the local user.
IV. DETECTION
iDefense has confirmed the existence of this vulnerability in Opera version
9.02 on both Windows and Linux. Previous versions may also be affected.
V. WORKAROUND
iDefense is currently unaware of any effective workarounds for this issue.
VI. VENDOR RESPONSE
Opera Software has addressed this vulnerability in version 9.10. More information is available at the following link.
http://www.opera.com/support/search/supsearch.dml?index=852
VII. CVE INFORMATION
A Mitre Corp. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) number has not been assigned yet.
VIII. DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
11/16/2006 Initial vendor notification
11/17/2006 Initial vendor response
01/05/2007 Coordinated public disclosure
IX. CREDIT
This vulnerability was reported to iDefense by Christoph Diehl.
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X. LEGAL NOTICES
Copyright C 2006 iDefense, Inc.
Permission is granted for the redistribution of this alert electronically.
It may not be edited in any way without the express written consent of iDefense. If you wish to reprint the whole or any part of this alert in any other medium other than electronically, please e-mail customerservice@idefense.com for permission.
Disclaimer: The information in the advisory is believed to be accurate at the time of publishing based on currently available information. Use of the information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition.
There are no warranties with regard to this information. Neither the author nor the publisher accepts any liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from use of, or reliance on, this information.
Opera Software Opera Web Browser createSVGTransformFromMatrix Object Typecasting Vulnerability
iDefense Security Advisory 01.05.07
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/
Jan 05, 2007
I. BACKGROUND
Opera is a cross-platform web browser. More information is available at http://www.opera.com/
II. DESCRIPTION
Remote exploitation of a typecasting bug in Opera Software ASA's Opera Web browser could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected host.
A flaw exists within Opera's Javascript SVG implementation. When processing a createSVGTransformFromMatrix request Opera does not properly validate the type of object passed to the function. Passing an incorrect object to this function can result in it using a pointer that is user controlled when it attempts to make the virtual function call.
III. ANALYSIS
Exploitation of this vulnerability would allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected host. The attacker would first need to construct a website containing the malicious JavaScript and trick the vulnerable user into visiting the site. This would trigger the vulnerability and allow the code to execute with the privileges of the local user.
IV. DETECTION
iDefense has confirmed the existence of this vulnerability in Opera version
9.02 on both Windows and Linux. Previous versions may also be affected.
V. WORKAROUND
Disabling JavaScript will prevent the vulnerability from being triggered.
VI. VENDOR RESPONSE
Opera Software has addressed this vulnerability in version 9.10. More information is available at the following link.
http://www.opera.com/support/search/supsearch.dml?index=852
VII. CVE INFORMATION
A Mitre Corp. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) number has not been assigned yet.
VIII. DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
11/16/2006 Initial vendor notification
11/17/2006 Initial vendor response
01/05/2007 Coordinated public disclosure
IX. CREDIT
The discoverer of this vulnerability wishes to remain anonymous.
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X. LEGAL NOTICES
Copyright C 2006 iDefense, Inc.
Permission is granted for the redistribution of this alert electronically.
It may not be edited in any way without the express written consent of iDefense. If you wish to reprint the whole or any part of this alert in any other medium other than electronically, please e-mail customerservice@idefense.com for permission.
Disclaimer: The information in the advisory is believed to be accurate at the time of publishing based on currently available information. Use of the information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition.
There are no warranties with regard to this information. Neither the author nor the publisher accepts any liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from use of, or reliance on, this information.