CVE-2005-2405

Name: CVE-2005-2405
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-08-01T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.78%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2405 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Opera 8.01, when the "Arial Unicode MS" font (ARIALUNI.TTF) is installed, does not properly handle extended ASCII characters in the file download dialog box, which allows remote attackers to spoof file extensions and possibly trick users into executing arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 2.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opera 8.01, when the "Arial Unicode MS" font (ARIALUNI.TTF) is installed, does not properly handle extended ASCII characters in the file download dialog box, which allows remote attackers to spoof file extensions and possibly trick users into executing arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.78%

84.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera Browser	8.01

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/15870Broken Link, Patch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014592Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/802/Broken Link, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14402Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1251Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21784Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/15870Broken Link, Patch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014592Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/802/Broken Link, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14402Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1251Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21784Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2405?

How severe is CVE-2005-2405?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2405 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2405?

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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Source: NVD / NIST