CVE-2008-5178

CVE-2008-5178 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Opera with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Opera 9.62 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file:// URI. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2008-5680.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5178?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Opera 9.62 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file:// URI. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2008-5680.
How severe is CVE-2008-5178?
CVE-2008-5178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5178 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5178?
CVE-2008-5178 affects Opera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5178?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-5178 published?
CVE-2008-5178 was published on 2008-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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