PT-2004-2979 · Opera · Opera Web Browser+1

Published 2004-02-11 · Updated 2022-02-28 · CVE-2004-2083

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

2.6

Low

Base vector

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Opera Web Browser versions 7.0 through 7.23

Description The issue allows remote attackers to trick users into executing a malicious file by embedding a CLSID in the file name, making the malicious file appear as a trusted file type. This can occur when a malicious website provides a file for download with a crafted filename, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution and a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability.

Recommendations For Opera Web Browser versions 7.0 through 7.23, consider disabling the file download feature or restricting the execution of files with embedded CLSID until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, users should be cautious when downloading files from untrusted sources and avoid executing files without verifying their authenticity.

Exploit

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2004-2083

Affected Products

Opera

Opera Web Browser

References · 8

• 🔥 http://securityfocus.com/bid/9640 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-2083 · Security Note
• http://secunia.com/Internet_Explorer_File_Download_Extension_Spoofing_Test · Vendor Advisory
• http://secunia.com/advisories/10760 · Vendor Advisory
• http://opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/750b1 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21698 · Note
• http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/21698 · Note
• http://osvdb.org/3917 · Note