CVE-2011-1824

CVE-2011-1824 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

The VEGAOpBitmap::AddLine function in Opera before 10.61 does not properly initialize memory during processing of the SIZE attribute of a SELECT element, which allows remote attackers to trigger an invalid memory write operation, and consequently cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code, via a large integer attribute value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1824?
The VEGAOpBitmap::AddLine function in Opera before 10.61 does not properly initialize memory during processing of the SIZE attribute of a SELECT element, which allows remote attackers to trigger an invalid memory write operation, and consequently cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code, via a large integer attribute value.
How severe is CVE-2011-1824?
CVE-2011-1824 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-1824 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1824?
CVE-2011-1824 primarily affects Opera Opera Browser. In total, 108 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1824?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1824 published?
CVE-2011-1824 was published on 2011-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (108)

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