CVE-2010-3019: Heap-based buffer overflow in Opera before 10.61 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause...

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This is an old Opera browser flaw fixed in version 10.61. A malicious web page could trigger a memory error while Opera handled HTML5 canvas transformations, potentially crashing the browser or running attacker-controlled code. Business urgency is mainly tied to unmanaged legacy systems still using Opera versions before 10.61. Exposure is likely limited to legacy endpoints running Opera before 10.61, across platforms covered by Opera 10.61 changelog references. Modern managed environments are unlikely to be exposed unless old browser binaries remain installed or used for compatibility workflows. Treat this as a legacy-browser cleanup item with high impact if present. It is not supported as actively exploited by the provided sources, but arbitrary code execution through browsing is serious enough to remove or upgrade affected installations promptly. Mitigation focus: Upgrade any Opera installation before 10.61 to 10.61 or later.; Remove legacy Opera builds where upgrade is not practical.; Check Opera vendor changelogs and support guidance for platform-specific details..

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Jun 28, 2026, 02:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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