CVE-2007-2274
CVE-2007-2274 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-401.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-401
- Affected product: Opera Opera Browser
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The BitTorrent implementation in Opera 9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and application crash) via a malformed torrent file. NOTE: the original disclosure refers to this as a memory leak, but it is not certain.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-2274?
- The BitTorrent implementation in Opera 9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and application crash) via a malformed torrent file. NOTE: the original disclosure refers to this as a memory leak, but it is not certain.
- How severe is CVE-2007-2274?
- CVE-2007-2274 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-2274 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-2274?
- CVE-2007-2274 affects Opera Opera Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-2274?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-2274 published?
- CVE-2007-2274 was published on 2007-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:opera:opera_browser:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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