CVE-2003-0459
First published: Fri Aug 01 2003(Updated: )
KDE Konqueror for KDE 3.1.2 and earlier does not remove authentication credentials from URLs of the "user:password@host" form in the HTTP-Referer header, which could allow remote web sites to steal the credentials for pages that link to the sites.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat kdelibs | =3.0.0-10 | |
| KDE Konqueror | =3.1.2 | |
| Red Hat kdelibs | =2.2-11 | |
| KDE Konqueror | =3.0.2 | |
| Red Hat kdelibs | =2.2-11 | |
| Red Hat kdelibs | =2.2-11 | |
| Red Hat Analog Real-time Synthesizer | =2.2-11 | |
| KDE Konqueror | =2.2.2 | |
| KDE Konqueror | =3.1 | |
| KDE Konqueror | =3.0 | |
| KDE Konqueror | =3.0.1 | |
| Red Hat kdelibs | =3.1-10 | |
| Red Hat kdelibs | =2.1.1-5 | |
| Red Hat kdelibs | =2.2-11 | |
| Red Hat KDE Base | =3.0.3-13 | |
| Red Hat KDE Base | =3.0.3-13 | |
| Red Hat kdelibs | =3.0.0-10 | |
| Red Hat kdelibs | =2.2-11 | |
| KDE Konqueror | =3.0.3 | |
| Red Hat Analog Real-time Synthesizer | =2.2-11 | |
| Red Hat kdelibs | =2.1.1-5 | |
| Red Hat kdelibs | =2.2-11 | |
| Red Hat kdelibs | =2.1.1-5 | |
| KDE Konqueror | =3.1.1 | |
| Red Hat kdelibs | =2.1.1-5 | |
| Red Hat kdelibs | =3.0.3-8 | |
| Red Hat kdelibs | =3.1-10 | |
| KDE Konqueror | =0.1 | |
| Red Hat Analog Real-time Synthesizer | =2.1.1-5 | |
| KDE Konqueror | =3.0.5 | |
| Red Hat kdelibs | =2.2-11 | |
| KDE Konqueror | =2.1.1 | |
| Red Hat kdelibs | =2.2-11 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-235.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-236.html
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20030729-1.txt
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-July/007300.html
- http://www.turbolinux.com/security/TLSA-2003-45.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-361
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000747
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:079
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105986238428061&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A411
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0459?
CVE-2003-0459 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for exposing authentication credentials in HTTP Referer headers.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0459?
To fix CVE-2003-0459, users should upgrade to a patched version of KDE Konqueror that does not expose authentication information.
Which versions of KDE Konqueror are affected by CVE-2003-0459?
CVE-2003-0459 affects KDE Konqueror versions 3.1.2 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0459?
CVE-2003-0459 is an information disclosure vulnerability related to the handling of authentication credentials.
Can CVE-2003-0459 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0459 can be exploited by remote web sites to steal credentials from users visiting linked pages.
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