CVE-2007-3819: Medium severity opera Opera Browser vulnerability
Published Jul 17, 2007
·Updated
Opera 9.21 allows remote attackers to spoof the data: URI scheme in the address bar via a long URI with trailing whitespace, which prevents the beginning of the URI from being displayed.
Affected Software
1 affected component
opera Opera Browser=9.21
Event History
Jul 17, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3819?
CVE-2007-3819 is classified as a moderate security vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-3819?
To mitigate CVE-2007-3819, users should upgrade to a newer version of the Opera browser that does not have this vulnerability.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2007-3819 involve?
CVE-2007-3819 involves remote attackers exploiting URI spoofing in the Opera browser.
4
Which version of Opera is affected by CVE-2007-3819?
CVE-2007-3819 specifically affects Opera version 9.21.
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What impact does CVE-2007-3819 have on users?
CVE-2007-3819 can mislead users by displaying a spoofed URI in the address bar, leading to potential phishing attacks.