VDB-16975 · CVE-2001-1245 · XFDB 6838

Opera Web Browser 5.0 on Linux HTTP Header denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Opera Web Browser 5.0 on Linux. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component HTTP Header Handler. This manipulation causes denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2001-1245. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Opera Web Browser 5.0 on Linux (Web Browser). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

Opera 5.0 for Linux does not properly handle malformed HTTP headers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, possibly with a header whose value is the same as a MIME header name.

The weakness was published 07/09/2001 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at online.securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2001-1245. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6838) and SecurityFocus (BID 3012†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Web Browser

Vendor

Opera

Name

Web Browser

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.opera.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/09/2001 🔍
07/09/2001 +0 days 🔍
07/11/2001 +2 days 🔍
07/07/2014 +4744 days 🔍
06/12/2024 +3628 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: opera.com

Advisory: online.securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1245 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1245
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16975
X-Force: 6838
SecurityFocus: 3012 - Opera Web Browser Malformed Header Vulnerabilty

Entryinfo

Created: 07/07/2014 12:55
Updated: 06/12/2024 12:48
Changes: 07/07/2014 12:55 (38), 04/08/2019 12:24 (14), 06/12/2024 12:48 (17)
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