Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Opera 6.05 through 7.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a filename with a long extension.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | >= 6.0, <= 7.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-04/0346.htmlBroken LinkExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7450Broken LinkPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11894Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-04/0346.htmlBroken LinkExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7450Broken LinkPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11894Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-1396?
CVE-2003-1396 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in Opera 6.05 through 7.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a filename with a long extension.
How severe is CVE-2003-1396?
CVE-2003-1396 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-1396?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera Browser.