CVE-2001-1491

Name: CVE-2001-1491
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.97%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1491 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Opera 5.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and memory leak) via a web page with a large number of images.. EPSS estimates a 6.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opera 5.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and memory leak) via a web page with a large number of images.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.97%

93.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera Software	Opera Web Browser	5.1.1

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1491?

Opera 5.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and memory leak) via a web page with a large number of images.

How severe is CVE-2001-1491?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1491 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1491?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2001-1491?

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Source: NVD / NIST