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CVE-2010-4586

10.0 · HIGH

The default configuration of Opera before 11.00 enables WebSockets functionality, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors, possibly a related issue to CVE-2010-4508.

Published Dec 22, 2010operaCWE-16EPSS 2.06%

Overview

CVE-2010-4586 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting opera opera_browser. It was published on December 22, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The default configuration of Opera before 11.00 enables WebSockets functionality, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors, possibly a related issue to CVE-2010-4508.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opera. Update opera_browser to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
operaopera_browser0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4586?

CVE-2010-4586 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting opera opera_browser. It was published on December 22, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-4586?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-4586?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opera. Update opera_browser to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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