CVE-2005-2405 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can spoof file extensions in Opera's download dialog if Arial Unicode MS is installed, tricking users into executing arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-2405?
CVE-2005-2405 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser, published on 28 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Opera 8.01, when the "Arial Unicode MS" font (ARIALUNI.TTF) is installed, does not properly handle extended ASCII characters in the file download dialog box, which allows remote attackers to spoof file extensions and possibly trick users into executing arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2405?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opera Opera Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2405?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2405 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-2405 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2405 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Opera Opera Browser
- CVE-2013-3211 Unspecified vulnerability in Opera before 12.15 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to a "moderately severe issue."
- CVE-2012-4145 Other in n/a
- CVE-2012-3559 Other in n/a
- CVE-2012-3561 Memory corruption in n/a
- CVE-2011-4683 Unspecified vulnerability in Opera before 11.60 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to a "moderately severe issue."
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hcfh-r4fm-gpgm.