Opera contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to trick a user into running arbitrary code. The issue is triggered when an malicious web site provides a file for download, but crafts the filename in such a way that the file is executed, rather than saved. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Authentication Management,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity,
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s):
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