CVE-2004-2083

Name: CVE-2004-2083
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-02-11T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.56%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2083 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 2.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.56%

83.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera Browser	>= 7.0, <= 7.23

References

http://secunia.com/Internet_Explorer_File_Download_Extension_Spoofing_Test/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/10760Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/750b1/Broken Link
http://www.osvdb.org/3917Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9640Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21698Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/Internet_Explorer_File_Download_Extension_Spoofing_Test/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/10760Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/750b1/Broken Link
http://www.osvdb.org/3917Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9640Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21698Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2083?

How severe is CVE-2004-2083?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2083 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2083?

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-2004-2083?

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Source: NVD / NIST