Vulnerability Description
Opera Web Browser 7.0 through 7.23 allows remote attackers to trick users into executing a malicious file by embedding a CLSID in the file name, which causes the malicious file to appear as a trusted file type, aka "File Download Extension Spoofing."
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | >= 7.0, <= 7.23 |
References
- http://secunia.com/Internet_Explorer_File_Download_Extension_Spoofing_Test/Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10760Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/750b1/Broken Link
- http://www.osvdb.org/3917Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9640Broken LinkExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21698Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/Internet_Explorer_File_Download_Extension_Spoofing_Test/Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10760Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/750b1/Broken Link
- http://www.osvdb.org/3917Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9640Broken LinkExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21698Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2083?
CVE-2004-2083 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Opera Web Browser 7.0 through 7.23 allows remote attackers to trick users into executing a malicious file by embedding a CLSID in the file name, which causes the malicious file to appear as a trusted ...
How severe is CVE-2004-2083?
CVE-2004-2083 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-2083?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera Browser.