CVE-2005-3750
First published: Tue Nov 22 2005(Updated: )
Opera before 8.51 on Linux and Unix systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters (backticks) in a URL that another product provides in a command line argument when launching Opera.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | <8.51 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-57/advisory/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/851/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15521
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16907
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-11/0677.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/21003
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015253
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_28_sr.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200512-10.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18111
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/199
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2519
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/417393/30/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3750?
CVE-2005-3750 is considered a critical vulnerability with a high risk of remote code execution.
How can I mitigate CVE-2005-3750?
To mitigate CVE-2005-3750, upgrade to Opera version 8.51 or later to eliminate the vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-3750?
CVE-2005-3750 affects Opera versions prior to 8.51 on Linux and Unix systems.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-3750 allow?
CVE-2005-3750 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through shell metacharacters in URLs.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-3750?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2005-3750 is to avoid launching Opera with URLs from untrusted sources.
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