CVE-2005-1139: High severity opera Opera Browser vulnerability
Published Apr 14, 2005
·Updated
Opera 8 Beta 3, when using first-generation vetted digital certificates, displays the Organizational information of an SSL certificate, which is easily spoofed and can facilitate phishing attacks.
Affected Software
1 affected component
opera Opera Browser=8.0-beta3
Remediation
Event History
Apr 14, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 16, 2005
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-2005-1139?
The severity of CVE-2005-1139 is considered moderate due to its potential for facilitating phishing attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1139?
To fix CVE-2005-1139, users should upgrade to a version of Opera that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
What specific version of Opera is impacted by CVE-2005-1139?
CVE-2005-1139 specifically affects Opera 8.0 Beta 3.
4
What type of attack can CVE-2005-1139 facilitate?
CVE-2005-1139 can facilitate phishing attacks by allowing spoofed Organizational information to be displayed.
5
Is CVE-2005-1139 related to digital certificates?
Yes, CVE-2005-1139 involves first-generation vetted digital certificates that can be easily spoofed.