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CVE-2004-1491

Opera 7.54 and earlier uses kfmclient exec to handle unknown MIME types, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a shortcut or launcher tha…

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

Opera 7.54 and earlier uses kfmclient exec to handle unknown MIME types, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a shortcut or launcher that contains an Exec entry.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
OperaOpera Browser
through 7.54
GentooLinux
All versions
KdeKde
Version 3.2.3
SuseSuse Linux
Versions 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 4.2, 4.3

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