CVE-2012-6468

CVE-2012-6468 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6468?
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.
How severe is CVE-2012-6468?
CVE-2012-6468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-6468 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6468?
CVE-2012-6468 primarily affects Opera Opera Browser. In total, 168 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6468?
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-2012-6468 published?
CVE-2012-6468 was published on 2013-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (168)

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