# CVE-2005-2407: A design error in Opera 8.01 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by overlaying a malicious new window above

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-07-28 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

A design error in Opera 8.01 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code by overlaying a malicious new window above a file download dialog box, then tricking the user into double-clicking on the "Run" button, aka "link hijacking".

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.opera.com/linux/changelogs/802/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1251
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-19/advisory/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15835
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15781
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015353

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