CVE-2004-1491
UnknownEPSS 12.56%
Last modified
CVE-2004-1491 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Opera 7.54 and earlier uses kfmclient exec to handle unknown MIME types, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a shortcut or launcher that contains an Exec entry.. EPSS estimates a 12.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Opera 7.54 and earlier uses kfmclient exec to handle unknown MIME types, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a shortcut or launcher that contains an Exec entry.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | <= 7.54 |
| Gentoo | Linux | All versions |
| Kde | Kde | 3.2.3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 1.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 2.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 3.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 4.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 4.2 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 4.3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 4.4 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 4.4.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 5.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 5.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 5.2 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 5.3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.2 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.4 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 7.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 7.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 7.2 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 7.3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 8.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 8.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 8.2 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 9.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 9.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 9.2 |
References
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2005-Mar/0007.htmlThird Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13447/Broken Link, Patch
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200502-17.xmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/754u2/Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11901Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.zone-h.org/advisories/read/id=6503Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18457Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2005-Mar/0007.htmlThird Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13447/Broken Link, Patch
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200502-17.xmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/754u2/Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11901Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.zone-h.org/advisories/read/id=6503Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18457Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-1491?
Opera 7.54 and earlier uses kfmclient exec to handle unknown MIME types, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a shortcut or launcher that contains an Exec entry.
How severe is CVE-2004-1491?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1491 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1491?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2004-1491?
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