Alert Number: 082008-01
Alert Date: 08/20/08
Alert Title: Opera Update addresses 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 9.52 of its popular web browser software. In addition to numerous stability and convenience changes, Opera 9.52 includes patches for seven security vulnerabilities which (if successfully exploited) ould result in a range of unfavorable events including application crash and complete takeover of a vulnerable system.
Recommended Actions: Opera users and support personnel are encouraged to read the Opera 9.52 changelog install the necessary update as soon as possible.
Readers are encouraged to share this alert with family, friends, and associates.
ITS Actions: N/A
Resources:
Opera 9.52 Changelog page (includes security patch information):
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/952/
Opera Download Page:
http://www.opera.com/download/
