CVE-2005-3946: Input Validation
Published Dec 1, 2005
·Updated
Opera 8.50 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a Java applet with a large string argument to the removeMember JNI method for the com.opera.JSObject class.
Affected Software
1 affected component
opera Opera Browser=8.50
Event History
Dec 1, 2005
CVE Published
06:03 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3946?
CVE-2005-3946 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can cause the Opera 8.50 browser to crash.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-3946?
To mitigate CVE-2005-3946, users should upgrade to a version of the Opera browser that is newer than 8.50.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-3946?
CVE-2005-3946 affects users of the Opera browser version 8.50.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2005-3946 facilitate?
CVE-2005-3946 facilitates a denial of service attack by causing the browser to crash when processing a specific Java applet.
5
Can CVE-2005-3946 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-3946 can be exploited remotely by attackers through malicious Java applets.