Opera < 7.54u1 Download Box Spoofing

medium Log Correlation Engine Plugin ID 800841

Synopsis

The remote browser allows attackers to spoof download file extensions.

Description

The remote host is using a version of Opera that is prone to a security flaw where a malicious website can spoof a filename within a download dialog box. An attacker exploiting this flaw would need to be able to entice a local user to browse to a malicious website. Upon visiting the website, the user would download a file with an obfuscated name.

Solution

Install Opera 7.54u1 or higher.

See Also

http://.opera.com/support/search/supsearch.dml?index=782

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 800841

Family: Web Clients

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5.8

Temporal Score: 4.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-1490

BID: 11883, 12550