CVE-2008-1762: Opera before 9.27 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitra...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-1762 is an old Opera browser flaw fixed before version 9.27. A malicious webpage could use a crafted HTML canvas image pattern to crash the browser and might allow code execution. Business urgency depends on whether any legacy systems still run Opera before 9.27. Exposure is likely limited to legacy desktops or managed images still running Opera versions before 9.27. Modern standard browser fleets are unlikely to be affected unless old Opera installs remain for compatibility or archival workflows. Treat as high priority only if legacy Opera exists in the environment. Otherwise document as historical risk and focus on confirming absence through asset inventory. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Opera installations to version 9.27 or later where still present.; Remove unsupported legacy Opera from managed endpoints where business use is not required.; Check relevant vendor or Linux distribution advisories for package-specific remediation..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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