CVE-2004-1158: High severity kde konqueror vulnerability

Published Dec 10, 2004
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Updated

Konqueror 3.x up to 3.2.2-6, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to spoof arbitrary web sites by injecting content from one window into a target window or tab whose name is known but resides in a different domain, as demonstrated using a pop-up window on a trusted web site, aka the "window injection" vulnerability.

Affected Software

28 affected components
KDE Konqueror=3.2.2.6
KDE Konqueror=3.1.2
KDE Konqueror=3.0.2
KDE Konqueror=3.3
KDE Konqueror=2.2.2
KDE Konqueror=3.1
KDE Konqueror=3.0
KDE Konqueror=3.3.1
KDE Konqueror=3.0.1
KDE Konqueror=3.0.3
KDE Konqueror=3.1.1
KDE Konqueror=2.1.2
KDE Konqueror=3.2.3
KDE Konqueror=3.0.5b
KDE Konqueror=2.2.1
KDE Konqueror=3.1.3
KDE Konqueror=3.3.2
KDE Konqueror=3.1.4
KDE Konqueror=3.2.1
KDE Konqueror=3.1.5
KDE Konqueror=2.1.1
KDE Konqueror=3.0.5
redhat Fedora Core=core_2.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.0
redhat Fedora Core=core_3.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.1

Remediation

Event History

Dec 10, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1158?

CVE-2004-1158 is considered to have a moderate severity level, as it allows spoofing attacks but requires user interaction.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1158?

To fix CVE-2004-1158, users should upgrade to the latest version of Konqueror that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Konqueror are affected by CVE-2004-1158?

CVE-2004-1158 affects Konqueror versions up to 3.2.2-6 and possibly other earlier versions.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-1158?

CVE-2004-1158 is related to window injection attacks, allowing remote attackers to spoof web content.

5

Can CVE-2004-1158 affect my browsing experience?

Yes, CVE-2004-1158 can affect your browsing experience by misleading you into entering sensitive information on spoofed sites.

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