CVE-2005-2407 Other in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by overlaying a malicious window on a download dialog, tricking users into clicking Run.
- 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-2005-2407?
CVE-2005-2407 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
A design error in Opera 8.01 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by overlaying a malicious new window above a file download dialog box, then tricking the user into double-clicking on the "Run" button, aka "link hijacking".
Weakness: CWE-1021
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2407?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Opera Opera Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2407?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2407 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-2407 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2407 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-jx3q-74x5-vgj6.