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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 202401-19
Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 202401-19 - Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Opera, the worst of which can lead to remote code execution. Versions greater than or equal to 73.0.3856.284 are affected.
Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202401-19
https://security.gentoo.org/
Severity: Normal
Title: Opera: Multiple Vulnerabilities
Date: January 15, 2024
Bugs: #750929
ID: 202401-19
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Opera, the worst of which
can lead to remote code execution.
Background
Opera is a fast web browser that is available free of charge.
Affected packages
Package Vulnerable Unaffected
www-client/opera < 73.0.3856.284 >= 73.0.3856.284
www-client/opera-beta < 73.0.3856.284 >= 73.0.3856.284
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Opera. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All Opera users should upgrade to the latest version:
emerge --sync
emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose “>=www-client/opera-73.0.3856.284”
All Opera users should upgrade to the latest version:
emerge --sync
emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose “>=www-client/opera-beta-73.0.3856.284”
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2020-15999
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15999
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-19
Concerns?
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users’ machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
[email protected] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
Copyright 2024 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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