There has been an unearthed critical security flaw in the Opera browser that has been of concern to Opera browser enthusiasts. As a result of the “MyFlaw Bug,” hackers can remotely execute any file on users’ computers, posing a serious threat. Opera users are advised to exercise caution when browsing due to the potential for widespread exploitation of this exploit.
On both MacOS and Windows, cybersecurity experts are actively working on addressing this issue to mitigate the risk associated with unauthorized file execution on both platforms. Experts strongly recommend that immediate updates and heightened vigilance be undertaken to mitigate this risk.
In a statement shared with Hacker News, Guardio Labs researchers have codenamed the remote code execution vulnerability MyFlaw because it takes advantage of the feature that lets mobile and desktop devices synchronize messages and files by using a feature called MyFlow.
As the company explains in a statement they shared with the publication, the browser extension that they created bypasses the browser’s sandbox and the entire browser process, effectively bypassing the entire browser process. In the aftermath of the responsible disclosure of the issue on November 17, 2023, the issue was addressed as part of the updates shipped on November 22, 2023, which are addressed both with the Opera browser and Opera GX.
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