Is CVE-2012-6466 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2012-6466 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2012-6466 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2012-6466 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-6466?

CVE-2012-6466 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2012-6466

CWE-200Published: January 2, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Opera before 12.10 does not properly handle incorrect size data in a WebP image, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory by using a crafted image as the fill pattern for a canvas.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-6466 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.