CVE-2019-18624
First published: Tue Oct 29 2019(Updated: )
Opera Mini for Android allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on .apk file download/installation via an RTLO (aka Right to Left Override) approach, as demonstrated by misinterpretation of malicious%E2%80%AEtxt.apk as maliciouskpa.txt. This affects 44.1.2254.142553, 44.1.2254.142659, and 44.1.2254.143214.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Opera Mini | =44.1.2254.142553 | |
| Opera Mini | =44.1.2254.142659 | |
| Opera Mini | =44.1.2254.143214 |
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Reference Links
- http://firstsight.me/2019/10/illegal-rendered-at-download-feature-in-several-apps-including-opera-mini-that-lead-to-extension-manipulation-with-rtlo/
- https://medium.com/@YoKoKho/illegal-rendered-at-download-feature-in-opera-mini-that-lead-to-extension-manipulation-with-rtlo-685bf2d77d51
- https://medium.com/%40YoKoKho/illegal-rendered-at-download-feature-in-opera-mini-that-lead-to-extension-manipulation-with-rtlo-685bf2d77d51
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-18624?
The severity of CVE-2019-18624 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How does CVE-2019-18624 affect Opera Mini for Android?
CVE-2019-18624 allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on .apk file download/installation in Opera Mini for Android.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-18624?
The impact of CVE-2019-18624 is that attackers can trick users into downloading and installing malicious files disguised as legitimate ones.
Which versions of Opera Mini for Android are affected by CVE-2019-18624?
CVE-2019-18624 affects Opera Mini for Android versions 44.1.2254.142553, 44.1.2254.142659, and 44.1.2254.143214.
How can I fix CVE-2019-18624 in Opera Mini for Android?
To fix CVE-2019-18624, update Opera Mini for Android to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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