CVE-2006-3198

Name: CVE-2006-3198
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-06-23T20:06:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-3198 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in Opera 8.54 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JPEG image with large height and width values, which causes less memory to be allocated than intended.. EPSS estimates a 5.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in Opera 8.54 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JPEG image with large height and width values, which causes less memory to be allocated than intended.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.69%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opera	Opera Browser	<= 8.5.4

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/20787Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/20897Broken Link
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1133Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016362Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_38_opera.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438074/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18594Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vigilantminds.com/advi_detail.php?id=45Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2491Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27318Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/20787Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/20897Broken Link
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1133Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016362Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_38_opera.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438074/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18594Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vigilantminds.com/advi_detail.php?id=45Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2491Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27318Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 23, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3198?

How severe is CVE-2006-3198?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3198 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3198?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST