CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-3699

First published: Mon Nov 21 2005(Updated: )

Opera Web Browser 8.50 and 8.0 through 8.0.2 allows remote attackers to spoof the URL in the status bar via the title in an image in a link to a trusted site within a form to the malicious site.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Opera=8.50
Opera=8.0
Opera=8.02
Opera=8.01

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-3699?

    CVE-2005-3699 is considered to have a medium severity level due to the potential for URL spoofing.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-3699?

    To fix CVE-2005-3699, users should upgrade to a version of Opera Web Browser that is higher than 8.50.

  • What are the affected versions of Opera in CVE-2005-3699?

    The affected versions of Opera in CVE-2005-3699 include 8.0 through 8.50.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2005-3699 exploit?

    CVE-2005-3699 exploits a URL spoofing vulnerability, allowing attackers to mislead users about the actual URL.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-3699?

    There is no official workaround for CVE-2005-3699; the recommended action is to update the browser.

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