CVE-2005-3946

Name: CVE-2005-3946
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-01T06:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3946 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Opera 8.50 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a Java applet with a large string argument to the removeMember JNI method for the com.opera.JSObject class.. EPSS estimates a 3.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opera 8.50 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a Java applet with a large string argument to the removeMember JNI method for the com.opera.JSObject class.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.23%

86.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera Browser	8.50

References

http://www.illegalaccess.org/exploit/opera85/OperaApplet.htmlBroken Link, Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/418201/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/418274/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15648Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.illegalaccess.org/exploit/opera85/OperaApplet.htmlBroken Link, Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/418201/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/418274/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15648Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3946?

Opera 8.50 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a Java applet with a large string argument to the removeMember JNI method for the com.opera.JSObject class.

How severe is CVE-2005-3946?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3946 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3946?

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-2005-3946?

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Source: NVD / NIST