CVE-2005-0457: High severity opera Opera Browser vulnerability
Published Feb 17, 2005
·Updated
Opera 7.54 and earlier on Gentoo Linux uses an insecure path for plugins, which could allow local users to gain privileges by inserting malicious libraries into the PORTAGETMPDIR (portage) temporary directory.
Affected Software
1 affected component
opera Opera Browser<=7.54
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 17, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0457?
CVE-2005-0457 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-0457?
To fix CVE-2005-0457, users should upgrade to a later version of Opera beyond 7.54.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-0457?
CVE-2005-0457 affects users of Opera versions 7.54 and earlier, specifically on Gentoo Linux.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0457?
CVE-2005-0457 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability related to insecure path handling.
5
Can CVE-2005-0457 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2005-0457 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local access to the system.