CVE-2001-1245: Medium severity Opera Software Opera Web Browser vulnerability
Published Jul 9, 2001
·Updated
Opera 5.0 for Linux does not properly handle malformed HTTP headers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, possibly with a header whose value is the same as a MIME header name.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Opera Software Opera Web Browser=5.0
Event History
Jul 9, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
May 3, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1245?
CVE-2001-1245 is classified as having a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1245?
To fix CVE-2001-1245, upgrade to a newer version of the Opera web browser that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2001-1245?
CVE-2001-1245 affects Opera version 5.0 for Linux.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2001-1245?
CVE-2001-1245 allows remote attackers to exploit malformed HTTP headers to create a denial of service condition.
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Can CVE-2001-1245 affect other operating systems?
CVE-2001-1245 specifically affects the Linux version of Opera 5.0 and may not impact other operating systems.