CVE-2005-2407

Name: CVE-2005-2407
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-08-01T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.72%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2407 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A design error in Opera 8.01 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by overlaying a malicious new window above a file download dialog box, then tricking the user into double-clicking on the "Run" button, aka "link hijacking".. EPSS estimates a 2.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A design error in Opera 8.01 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by overlaying a malicious new window above a file download dialog box, then tricking the user into double-clicking on the "Run" button, aka "link hijacking".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.72%

84.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1021

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera Browser	<= 8.01

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/15781Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-19/advisory/Broken Link
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015353Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/802/Broken Link, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15835Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1251Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/15781Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-19/advisory/Broken Link
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015353Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/802/Broken Link, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15835Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1251Broken Link

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2407?

How severe is CVE-2005-2407?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2407 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2407?

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