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Opera.JavaScript.Alert.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in
Opera.
This vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles an overly long parameter to the JavaScript "Alert" function. An attacker may exploit this to execute arbitrary code.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Opera 10.10

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version, available from the vendor's web site:
http://www.opera.com/

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11332
ID 25669
Created Mar 29, 2011
Updated Sep 23, 2020
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CVE ID
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Affected OS All
Affected App Other