Opera Browser Frameset Constructs Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
19 May 2011 10:18
Release Date:
19 May 2011
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RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Clients - Browsers
A vulnerability has been identified in Opera, which could be exploited by remote attackers to compromise a vulnerable system. This issue is caused by a memory corruption error when handling certain frameset constructs while the page is unloaded, which could be exploited to crash an affected browser or execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted web page.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Opera versions prior to 11.11
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Upgrade to Opera version 11.11 :
http://www.opera.com/download/
Vulnerability Identifier
- No CVE information is available
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