CVE-2003-1561: Infoleak

Published Dec 31, 2003
·
Updated

Opera, probably before 7.50, sends Referer headers containing https:// URLs in requests for http:// URLs, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information by reading Referer log data.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Opera Opera

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 15, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1561?

The severity of CVE-2003-1561 is moderate due to potential information leakage.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1561?

To fix CVE-2003-1561, upgrade to a later version of Opera that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What information is exposed by CVE-2003-1561?

CVE-2003-1561 can expose potentially sensitive information contained in Referer headers when navigating from HTTPS to HTTP URLs.

4

Which versions of Opera are affected by CVE-2003-1561?

CVE-2003-1561 affects versions of Opera before 7.50.

5

Can attackers exploit CVE-2003-1561 easily?

Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2003-1561 by analyzing Referer log data from requests made by affected Opera versions.

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