CVE-2011-2628

Opera before 11.11 does not properly implement FRAMESET elements, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory…

published July 1, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
13%
Percentile
96.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky flaw in Opera can let attackers execute arbitrary code just by messing with FRAMESET elements! 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant with poorly designed menus: if the chef misinterprets an order, they might serve you something completely unexpected! The same goes for how Opera mishandles FRAMESET elements during page unload, leading to unwanted surprises. 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could cause memory corruption, leading to unpredictable behavior of the browser - potentially crashing it or worse, executing harmful code. Imagine your browser suddenly serving up malware instead of your favorite cat memes!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant with poorly designed menus: if the chef misinterprets an order, they might serve you something completely unexpected! The same goes for how Opera mishandles FRAMESET elements during page unload, leading to unwanted surprises. 🍽️ This vulnerability arises because Opera fails to properly manage FRAMESET elements during page unload, which opens the door for memory corruption or arbitrary code execution.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could cause memory corruption, leading to unpredictable behavior of the browser - potentially crashing it or worse, executing harmful code. Imagine your browser suddenly serving up malware instead of your favorite cat memes! To protect yourself, update Opera to version 11.11 or later immediately. Regularly checking for updates can help you stay safe from these kinds of sneaky bugs! 🛡️ You've got this! Keep your browser updated and you’ll be one step ahead of potential threats! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13387 · 96.4th percentile
Published
2011-07-01T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 JUL 10:00Z
    Opera before 11.11 does not properly implement FRAMESET elements, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory…
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