CVE-2003-1397: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 31, 2003
·Updated
The PluginContext object of Opera 6.05 and 7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an HTTP request containing a long string that gets passed to the ShowDocument method.
Affected Software
6 affected components
opera Opera Browser=6.05
opera Opera Browser=7.0
opera Opera Browser=7.0-beta1
opera Opera Browser=7.0-beta1_v2
opera Opera Browser=7.0-beta2
opera Opera Browser=7.01
Event History
Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 19, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-1397?
The severity of CVE-2003-1397 is rated as medium with a score of 4.3.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-1397?
To fix CVE-2003-1397, users should upgrade to a more recent version of the Opera browser that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-1397?
CVE-2003-1397 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service.
4
Which versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2003-1397?
CVE-2003-1397 affects Opera versions 6.05 and 7.0.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2003-1397?
The impact of CVE-2003-1397 is that it can cause the browser to crash, resulting in a denial of service.