Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | 6.05 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3255Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/311214Broken LinkExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6814Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11280VDB Entry
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3255Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/311214Broken LinkExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6814Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11280VDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-1397?
CVE-2003-1397 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). 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.
How severe is CVE-2003-1397?
CVE-2003-1397 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-1397?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera Browser.