CVE-2005-0456
UnknownEPSS 3.40%
Last modified
CVE-2005-0456 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Opera 7.54 and earlier does not properly validate base64 encoded binary data in a data: (RFC 2397) URL, which causes the URL to be obscured in a download dialog, which may allow remote attackers to trick users into executing arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 3.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Opera 7.54 and earlier does not properly validate base64 encoded binary data in a data: (RFC 2397) URL, which causes the URL to be obscured in a download dialog, which may allow remote attackers to trick users into executing arbitrary code.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | <= 7.54 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13818/Broken Link, Patch
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200502-17.xmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/882926Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/754u2/Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18867Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13818/Broken Link, Patch
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200502-17.xmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/882926Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/754u2/Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18867Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-0456?
Opera 7.54 and earlier does not properly validate base64 encoded binary data in a data: (RFC 2397) URL, which causes the URL to be obscured in a download dialog, which may allow remote attackers to trick users into executing arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2005-0456?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0456 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0456?
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.
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