CRITICALPOC
CVE-2008-1762
CWE-399Published: April 12, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Opera before 9.27 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted scaled image pattern in an HTML CANVAS element, which triggers memory corruption.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-1762 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-1762. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
opera1 product(s)
opera browser
Source: NVD CPE · 51 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (20)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29662Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29679Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29735Vendor Advisory
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http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/927/Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/882/Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1084/referencesVendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29662Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29679Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29735Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-1762
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-399
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 12, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-399)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-1762 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.