CVE-2003-1397

Name: CVE-2003-1397
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.12%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-1397 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 6.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.12%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera Browser	6.05
Opera	Opera Browser	7.0
Opera	Opera Browser	7.01

References

http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3255Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/311214Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6814Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11280VDB Entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3255Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/311214Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6814Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11280VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1397?

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?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1397 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1397?

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-2003-1397?

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Source: NVD / NIST