So Opera 12.17 has been invulnerable to the Logjam Attack since it was released, even though no one knew about Logjam. That's what I call progress. Just shows what a Rolls-Royce quality job the old Opera was.
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RE: Logjam TLS AttackOpera for Windows
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Logjam TLS AttackOpera for Windows
Which browser fully passes the Qualys SSL Labs client test? Opera bleedin' 12.17!!! It's the only one I have so far seen passing the test.
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RE: Opera 12.17 TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 settings not persistentOpera for Windows
This is a bug which creates a security issue though I concede that it is now water under the bridge. I have resolved the issue to my satisfaction and want to thank you guys for the advice and information offered to me. The contrived non-availability of the file 'opera_autoupdate.exe' did the trick.
I have a notion that using Opera 12.17 confers a degree of security through obscurity. I am not complacent and employ anti-exploit tools, amongst many other things, to assure myself a fairly peaceful life. The facility of TLS 1 through 1.1 and 1.2 allows me to swan around wherever I like. The Qualys SSL Labs Client Test (via https://www.ssllabs.com/projects/index.html) is passed with flying colours Those web sites that don't work with Presto are ignored.
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RE: Opera 12.17 TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 settings not persistentOpera for Windows
lando242 says that Opera 12.17 got out with a bug which may have caused the issue. If that is the case, it doesn't say much for product quality testing.
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RE: Opera 12.17 TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 settings not persistentOpera for Windows
My solution is to edit operaprefs.ini and then write protect it. I don't normally need to change settings and my mode of use of Opera 12.17 is not disrupted so I am happy.
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RE: Opera 12.17 TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 settings not persistentOpera for Windows
TLS 1.1 and 1.2 have again switched off without user intervention. I have seen this behaviour on seven Opera 12 installations. All behave just like this. Why would Opera's software people cause the later TLS protocols to not be constantly available, once set? It defies comprehension.
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RE: Opera 12.17 TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 settings not persistentOpera for Windows
Opera 29 requires a computer which supports SSE2 instructions. Unfortunately, my 13 year-old PC does not.
I have checked with opera:config and TLS 1.1 and 1.2 are shown checked so perhaps I will enjoy TLS persistence from now on.
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Opera 12.17 TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 settings not persistentOpera for Windows
I find it hard to believe that TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 settings are not persistent. Wouldn't it be a simple matter to update Opera 12 so that TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 can be set and remain persistent?
What could possibly be the rationale for not making these settings persistent? I use Windows XP with a 32bit non-Nx bit processor so presumably Opera 25 will not work for me.
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RE: Opera 12.17 and security protocol handlingOpera for Windows
The Qualys SSL Labs client test says of Opera 12.17:-
"Your user agent doesn't support TLS 1.2. You should upgrade.
The protocols supported by your user agent are old and have known vulnerabilities. You should upgrade as soon as possible. The latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, and IE are all good choices. If you can't upgrade IE to version 11, we recommend that you try Chrome or Firefox on your platform."Why doesn't Opera correct this? There can be no justification for deliberately disabling TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 WITHOUT INFORMING THE USER.
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RE: Opera 12.17 and security protocol handlingOpera for Windows
Opera 12.17 routinely loses TLS 1.1 and 1.2 even though update checking is now suppressed. The rationale behind such behaviour is bizarre. Was the person responsible for this behaviour under the influence of intoxicating substances? It really defies logic to default to the least recent security handling protocol.
Why can't Opera correct this? It is objectionable to override a user's elected choice and mine is to enable all the TLS versions, permanently.