CVE-2004-0537: Medium severity opera Opera Browser vulnerability
Published Jun 8, 2004
·Updated
Opera 7.50 and earlier allows remote web sites to provide a "Shortcut Icon" (favicon) that is wider than expected, which could allow the web sites to spoof a trusted domain and facilitate phishing attacks using a wide icon and extra spaces.
Affected Software
1 affected component
opera Opera Browser<=7.50
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 8, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0537?
CVE-2004-0537 is considered to have a medium severity level due to its potential to facilitate phishing attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0537?
The best way to mitigate CVE-2004-0537 is to upgrade to a version of the Opera browser later than 7.50.
3
What type of attacks does CVE-2004-0537 make possible?
CVE-2004-0537 allows for phishing attacks through spoofed domain icons that appear more trustworthy to users.
4
Which versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2004-0537?
Opera versions 7.50 and earlier are affected by CVE-2004-0537.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2004-0537 on users?
CVE-2004-0537 can lead to users being misled by a spoofed website, compromising their security and personal information.