CVE-2001-0898: Medium severity Opera Software Opera Web Browser vulnerability

Published Nov 15, 2001
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Updated

Opera 6.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to access sensitive information such as cookies and links for other domains via Javascript that uses setTimeout to (1) access data after a new window to the domain has been opened or (2) access data via about:cache.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Opera Software Opera Web Browser<=6.0

Event History

Nov 15, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 2, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0898?

CVE-2001-0898 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0898?

To fix CVE-2001-0898, users should upgrade to a later version of the Opera browser that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2001-0898?

CVE-2001-0898 affects Opera browser version 6.0 and earlier.

4

What types of data can be accessed via CVE-2001-0898?

CVE-2001-0898 allows attackers to access sensitive information such as cookies and links from other domains.

5

Is CVE-2001-0898 a client-side vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2001-0898 is a client-side vulnerability that primarily affects the behavior of the Opera web browser.

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