Opera < 12.17 opera_autoupdate.exe MITM Vulnerability

medium Nessus Plugin ID 73764

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Synopsis

The remote host contains a web browser component that is affected by a man-in-the-middle vulnerability.

Description

The version of Opera installed on the remote host is prior to version 12.17, and thus includes an automatic update-checking component, 'opera_autoupdate.exe', that is vulnerable to man-in-the- middle attacks because it does not properly verify server certificates.

Solution

Upgrade to Opera 12.17 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 73764

File Name: opera_1217.nasl

Version: 1.3

Type: Local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 4/29/2014

Updated: 5/27/2026

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:opera:opera_browser

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Opera

Patch Publication Date: 4/23/2014

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/23/2014

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