CVE-2010-1993: Opera 9.52 does not properly handle an IFRAME element with a mailto: URL in its SRC attribute, which allows...

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This CVE describes a denial-of-service issue in Opera 9.52. A specially crafted HTML page can make the browser consume excessive resources and become unavailable. The business impact is limited to users or systems still running this old browser version; the bundle does not show data theft, code execution, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy environments where Opera 9.52 remains installed or embedded. Modern standard browser fleets are unlikely to be affected based on the provided record, but the bundle lacks complete affected-version metadata. Treat this as a legacy-browser hygiene issue, not an enterprise-wide emergency. Priority should rise only if Opera 9.52 is still used in business workflows, kiosks, or controlled environments where browser crashes disrupt operations. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Opera 9.52 or bundled legacy Opera components.; Check Opera and distribution vendor guidance for applicable updates or retirement advice.; Restrict legacy browser use to trusted sites until remediation is confirmed..

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Jun 28, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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