CVE-2012-1931

CVE-2012-1931 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

Opera before 11.62 on UNIX, when used in conjunction with an unspecified printing application, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file during printing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1931?
Opera before 11.62 on UNIX, when used in conjunction with an unspecified printing application, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file during printing.
How severe is CVE-2012-1931?
CVE-2012-1931 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1931 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1931?
CVE-2012-1931 primarily affects Opera Opera Browser. In total, 123 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1931?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1931 published?
CVE-2012-1931 was published on 2012-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (123)

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