Opera Web Browser & lt; img & gt; multiple open redirection Vulnerabilities

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Affected Systems:
Opera Software Opera Web Browser <12.10
Description:
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Bugtraq id: 57132
CVE (CAN) ID: CVE-2012-6467
 
Opera is a browser from Norway that features fast speed, saving system resources, strong customization ability, high security, and small size. It is one of the most popular browsers.
 
In versions earlier than Opera Web Browser 12.10, Images embedded in Web pages that are redirected to Internet shortcuts are followed by links and opened. If you do not pay attention to the correct webpage address, attackers may launch phishing attacks and redirect them to sites controlled by attackers.
 
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Link: http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail? VulnId = CVE-2012-6467
Http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/1034/
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Suggestion:
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Vendor patch:
 
Opera Software
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Opera Software has released a Security Bulletin (1034) and corresponding patches for this:
 
1034: Advisory: Internet shortcuts used for phishing in elements
 
Link: http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/1034/