CVE-2006-3672: Low severity Konqueror vulnerability
KDE Konqueror 3.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by calling the replaceChild method on a DOM object, which triggers a null dereference, as demonstrated by calling document.replaceChild with a 0 (zero) argument.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3672?
CVE-2006-3672 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability, which can cause the application to crash.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3672?
To address CVE-2006-3672, update KDE Konqueror to a version later than 3.5.1 that includes the necessary bug fixes.
What versions of KDE Konqueror are affected by CVE-2006-3672?
KDE Konqueror versions 3.5.1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2006-3672.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2006-3672?
Exploiting CVE-2006-3672 can lead to a denial of service, disrupting the normal functioning of the KDE Konqueror application.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-3672?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2006-3672 is to avoid using certain features of the application that trigger the vulnerability until a patch is applied.