Opera · Opera · CVE-2008-5178
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Opera version 9.62
**Description**
The issue is caused by a boundary error in the processing of 'file://' URIs, which can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow when an overly long "file://" URI is processed. This can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system, potentially allowing execution of arbitrary code if the user is tricked into opening a malicious HTML file.
**Recommendations**
For Opera version 9.62, consider avoiding the use of overly long "file://" URIs until a fix is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to potentially malicious HTML files to minimize the risk of exploitation.