CVE-2016-5101: Critical severity opera mail vulnerability
Published Jun 29, 2016
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Opera Mail before 2016-02-16 on Windows allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted e-mail message.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Opera Opera Mail
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jun 29, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5101?
CVE-2016-5101 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-5101?
To fix CVE-2016-5101, users should update to the latest version of Opera Mail released after February 16, 2016.
3
What causes the CVE-2016-5101 vulnerability?
CVE-2016-5101 is caused by the improper handling of crafted email messages in Opera Mail.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2016-5101?
Users of Opera Mail versions prior to the security update on February 16, 2016, on Windows systems are affected by CVE-2016-5101.
5
Can CVE-2016-5101 be exploited without user interaction?
No, CVE-2016-5101 requires user assistance, as it relies on the user opening a specially crafted email.