CVE-2004-1491
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
Opera 7.54 and earlier uses kfmclient exec to handle unknown MIME types, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a shortcut or launcher that contains an Exec entry.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | <=7.54 | |
| SUSE Linux | =6.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =4.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =7.1-alpha | |
| SUSE Linux | =8.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =6.3-alpha | |
| SUSE Linux | =5.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =4.4.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =7.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =8.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =5.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =3.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =6.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =6.1-alpha | |
| SUSE Linux | =1.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =6.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =7.0-alpha | |
| SUSE Linux | =4.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =4.4 | |
| SUSE Linux | =5.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =7.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =7.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =6.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =6.4 | |
| SUSE Linux | =4.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =6.4-alpha | |
| KDE KDE | =3.2.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =2.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =7.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =5.3 | |
| Gentoo Linux | ||
| SUSE Linux | =8.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/754u2/
- http://www.zone-h.org/advisories/read/id=6503
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200502-17.xml
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2005-Mar/0007.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11901
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13447/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18457
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1491?
CVE-2004-1491 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1491?
To fix CVE-2004-1491, users should upgrade to a later version of Opera beyond 7.54 that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2004-1491?
CVE-2004-1491 affects Opera version 7.54 and earlier, along with several versions of SUSE Linux.
What type of attack does CVE-2004-1491 enable?
CVE-2004-1491 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the user's system.
Is CVE-2004-1491 still a threat today?
While CVE-2004-1491 is less relevant for modern systems, any legacy usage of the affected software versions remains vulnerable.
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