Vulnerability 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".
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | <= 8.01 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15781Broken LinkPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-19/advisory/Broken Link
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015353Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/802/Broken LinkPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15835Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1251Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15781Broken LinkPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-19/advisory/Broken Link
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015353Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/802/Broken LinkPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15835Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1251Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2407?
CVE-2005-2407 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). 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 dou...
How severe is CVE-2005-2407?
CVE-2005-2407 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2407?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera Browser.