CVE-2002-2332
CVE-2002-2332 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opera Software Opera Web Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Opera Software Opera Web Browser
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in Opera 6.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an IMG tag with large width and height attributes.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-2332?
- Buffer overflow in Opera 6.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an IMG tag with large width and height attributes.
- How severe is CVE-2002-2332?
- CVE-2002-2332 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2002-2332 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-2332?
- CVE-2002-2332 affects Opera Software Opera Web Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-2332?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2002-2332 published?
- CVE-2002-2332 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/securityfocus/bugtraq/2002-09/0167.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10126.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5717
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:opera_software:opera_web_browser:6.0.1:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
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