CVE-2002-2333: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in konqueror in KDE 2.1 through 3.0 and 3.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an IMG tag with large width and height attributes.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =2.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =2.1.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =2.1.2 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =2.2 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =2.2.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =2.2.2 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.0 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.0.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-2333?
CVE-2002-2333 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2333?
You can mitigate CVE-2002-2333 by updating to a version of KDE that is not affected, such as KDE 3.0.3 or later.
Which versions of KDE are affected by CVE-2002-2333?
CVE-2002-2333 affects KDE versions 2.1 through 3.0.2.
What kind of attack does CVE-2002-2333 enable?
CVE-2002-2333 allows remote attackers to cause a crash in the Konqueror web browser.
What component is affected by CVE-2002-2333?
CVE-2002-2333 specifically affects the Konqueror browser within the KDE environment.
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