7.5
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0870: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Oct 21 2003(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in Opera 7.11 and 7.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HREF with a large number of escaped characters in the server name.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Opera=7.20
Opera=7.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0870?

    CVE-2003-0870 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0870?

    To mitigate CVE-2003-0870, users should upgrade Opera to version 7.21 or later.

  • Which versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2003-0870?

    CVE-2003-0870 affects Opera versions 7.11 and 7.20.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0870?

    CVE-2003-0870 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2003-0870 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2003-0870 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted HREFs.

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