Alert Number: 070308-01
Alert Date: 07/03/08
Alert Title: Opera update fixes multiple vulnerabilities
Update-to: None
OS/Platform/Application:
Opera all versions older than 9.5.1 (for Windows Systems)
Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: Opera users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.
Summary: Opera Software ASA has released version 9.5.1 of its popular web browser application. Version 9.5.1 fixes four security issues including one that could potentially result in application crash or takeover of a vulnerable computer.
Recommended Actions: Opera users, system administrators, and support personnel are encouraged to update to version 9.5.1 at their earliest convenience.
Readers are encouraged to share this alert with family, friends, and associates.
ITS Actions: N/A
Resources:
Opera 9.5.1 Changelog (includes description of security fixes):
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/951/
Opera Download page:
http://www.opera.com/download/
