CVE-2004-2659: Race Condition

Published Dec 31, 2004

Updated

Opera offers an Open button to verify that a user wishes to execute a downloaded file, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to construct a race condition that tricks a user into clicking Open via a request for a different mouse or keyboard action very shortly before the Open dialog appears. NOTE: this is a different issue than CVE-2005-2407.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Mozilla Mozilla

opera Opera Browser

Event History

Dec 31, 2004

CVE Published

05:00 AM

Apr 29, 2006

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2659?

CVE-2004-2659 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its reliance on user interaction.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2659?

To mitigate CVE-2004-2659, ensure that your browser is updated to the latest version provided by the vendor.

Which software is affected by CVE-2004-2659?

CVE-2004-2659 affects the Opera browser and Mozilla applications.

What type of attack does CVE-2004-2659 represent?

CVE-2004-2659 represents a user-assisted remote attack exploiting a race condition.

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2004-2659?

Exploiting CVE-2004-2659 could allow attackers to trick users into executing potentially malicious files.