CVE-2003-1396

Name: CVE-2003-1396
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.09%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-1396 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 9.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.09%

94.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera Browser	>= 6.0, <= 7.10

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-04/0346.htmlBroken Link, Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7450Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11894Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-04/0346.htmlBroken Link, Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7450Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11894Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

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?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1396 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1396?

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-2003-1396?

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Source: NVD / NIST