CVE-2004-1491 describes a remote code execution vulnerability in Opera 7.54 and earlier, affecting systems utilizing kfmclient exec for unknown MIME types, particularly within KDE environments. An attacker could exploit this by crafting a malicious shortcut or launcher containing an Exec entry. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity with low attack complexity and potential for partial integrity impact. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry exists, and the CVE has garnered significant community discussion, suggesting awareness and potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 7.54CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:opera:opera_browser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:kde:kde:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.