CVE-2010-2657 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into double-clicking a crafted web page, bypassing security dialogs in Opera.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2010-2657?

CVE-2010-2657 is a critical vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser, published on 7 Jul 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Opera before 10.60 on Windows and Mac OS X does not properly prevent certain double-click operations from running a program located on a web site, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page that bypasses a dialog.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2657?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opera Opera Browser.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2657?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2657 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2010-2657 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2657 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Opera Opera Browser vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4h96-7qc2-2vv3.

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