CVE-2010-2121: Medium severity opera Opera Browser vulnerability
Published Jun 1, 2010
·Updated
Opera 9.52 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via JavaScript code containing an infinite loop that creates IFRAME elements for invalid (1) news:// or (2) nntp:// URIs.
Affected Software
1 affected component
opera Opera Browser=9.52
Event History
Jun 1, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2121?
CVE-2010-2121 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How does CVE-2010-2121 affect the Opera browser?
CVE-2010-2121 allows remote attackers to consume resources by executing JavaScript that creates infinite IFRAME elements.
3
What versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2010-2121?
CVE-2010-2121 specifically affects Opera version 9.52.
4
Can CVE-2010-2121 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-2121 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted JavaScript.
5
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2010-2121 vulnerability?
The potential consequences of CVE-2010-2121 include application crash and denial of service due to resource exhaustion.