CVE-2003-1396
CVE-2003-1396 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opera Opera Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Opera Opera Browser
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-1396?
- 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 a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2003-1396 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-1396?
- CVE-2003-1396 affects Opera Opera Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-1396?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2003-1396 published?
- CVE-2003-1396 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-04/0346.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7450
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11894
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:opera:opera_browser:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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