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Opera 9.62 addresses two new security vulnerabilities


ALARM Group ALERT - click for a description of ALARM, The Computing Alert System


Alert Number: 103108-01
Alert Date: 10/31/08
Alert Title: Opera 9.62 addresses two new security vulnerabilities
Update-to: None.

OS/Platform/Application:

Opera Browser (on all supported platforms)

Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: Opera users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.

Summary: Opera software ASA has released version 9.62 of its popular web browser software.  This release comes a little more than a week past the release of another update (9.61) and includes fixes for two new security vulnerabilities which could result in a range of unfavorable events including takeover of a vulnerable system.

Recommended Actions:  Opera users and support personnel are encouraged to read the security advisories and upgrade to Opera 9.62 as soon as possible.

Readers are encouraged to share this alert with family, friends, and associates.

ITS Actions: N/A

Resources:

Opera Security Advisories:
http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/906/

http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/907/

Opera Download Page:
http://www.opera.com/download/

 

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